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Springfield Model 1873 First Model Trapdoor Carbine,

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:6,000.00 USD Estimated At:7,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD
Springfield Model 1873 First Model Trapdoor Carbine,
.45-70 caliber, 22" round barrel with no barrel proofs and a square barrel tenon. Serial number 41055, first type breechblock with crossed arrows, eagle and Model 1873 markings. Lockplate marked U.S. Springfield and dated 1873. First type rear sight and solid front sight with pinned blade. Front stacking swivel. Solid buttplate. Buttstock with long wrist and short comb. Stock with ESA cartouche and circle P firing proof.
Condition: All metal surfaces have an uncleaned soft brown patina. With very sharp and crisp markings. Stock may have been lightly cleaned, but still bears a light open grained look with a great cartouche.