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Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1877 Trapdoor Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1877 Trapdoor Rifle
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Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1877 Trapdoor Rifle

Manufactured in 1877 and 1878, this model was also known as the Transitional 1873/1879 with a total production of only approximately 25,500. Standard lock marking and the top of the low arch breechblock is marked "U.S./MODEL/1873". The left rear of the barrel is marked with the "V/P/eagle head/P" proofmarks, with a small "T" on top. Bayonet lug blade front sight and Model 1879 adjustable rear sight with ski slope base mounted with slotless screws, graduated 1-5 and marked "R" on the left side, and the ladder is graduated to 11. Three click tumbler, sling swivel mounted on the front of the two-piece trigger guard and forward barrel band, and mounted with a smooth full length walnut straight grip stock with a metal forend cap and "US" marked carbine style iron buttplate. The left wrist is marked with an oval "ESA/1878" cartouche. Comes with an iron cleaning rod with a small button head, cleaning patch slot and swollen shaft.

Manufacture: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: Trapdoor
BBL: 32 5/8 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45-70
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 104146

Fine. The metal surfaces have 40% blue mixed with a dark patina with some scattered areas of minor pitting. There is a scattered remnant of a black paint/protective coating. The casehardened hammer and breechblock have a smooth mottled grayish brown patina. The stock is very fine with crisp cartouche and some scattered minor dents and dings. The markings are clear. The action is fine.