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Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine, by Springfield, #176919*, .45-70 cal., 22'' barrel, blue barrel, frame, sideplate, hammer and triggerguard; case hardened breechblock and tang, 1873 rear sight, walnut stock with 1881 cartouche, butt with trap and cleaning rod compartment. Condition is overall very good to near fine retaining approx. 85%-90% thinning and toning finish. Stock with just moderate dings, scuffs and scratches, with 60%-70% cartouche, ''P'' proof, and inverted ''S'' stamped to cheekpiece area of stock. Action functions as designed, bore is very good to fine. Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbines are considered somewhat scarce, as roughly 20,000 were mfg'd. Est.: $1,500-$2,000.