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Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle, #515764, .45-70 cal., 32'' barrel, blue finish, two-banded walnut stock, with ramrod bayonet. Breechblock marked 1884; sideplate with ''(Federal eagle) US/Springfield''; clear cartouche marked 1891. A key piece for any Trapdoor collector as this marks the end of the genre. Buffington rear sight is missing its rear screw. Condition is very good retaining approx. 60% toning dark to barrel. Sideplate is an arsenal silvery blue as is breechblock. Stock shows light nicks and scuffs and some darkening near metal surfaces. Right cheek area shows signs of an old museum tag. Action functions as designed, rifling is at least fine. Est.: $600-$800.