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Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Cadet Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Cadet Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Breechloading Single Shot Cadet Rifle, #67681, .45-70 cal., 29-1/2" barrel, blue finish, short comb walnut stock. Includes flat tip ramrod, smooth trigger, narrow high arch breechblock, 1873 rear sight, solid front sight, ESA in oval cartouche, script ''P'' behind triggerguard, hammer fine knurl in shield, two-position tumbler, and bronze firing pin. Includes U.S. marked bayonet. Mfg'd 1876. Condition is very good with approx. 30% blue remaining and the rest patina; no case colors to breech. Stock is in good condition with numerous dents, dings and scrapes. Action is tight, bore is strong with some pitting. Est.: $800-$1,200. (Antique)