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Springfield Officers Model Trapdoor rifle 45-70 caliber, 3rd variation with removable pistol grip

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:17,500.00 USD
Springfield Officers Model Trapdoor rifle  45-70 caliber, 3rd variation with removable  pistol grip
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Springfield Officers Model Trapdoor rifle 45-70 caliber, 3rd variation with removable pistol grip and long pattern fore end in fine to excellent original condition. The stock shows crisp SVW cartouche and 1885 date along with ā€œPā€ proof in the belly of stock just behind point of checkering. The rifle shows 90-95% original blue with some slight toning to plum on the barrel. The lock, breech block, tang and hammer show 95% plus brightrainbow case hardening. The rails, breech and rear band show 95-98% bright blue. The original tang sight retains 90-95% original bright blue as does the rear sight and front sight shows most gold plate on flip up ring. The stock is fine to excellent with sharp checkering and just a few very minor handling marks, the butt plate shows 90% plus original blue, the interior shows no use and most finish with bright bore. A correctramrod is retained and this rifle would rate a strong 9.7 to 9.8 on 1 - 10 scale. A key U.S. Martial arm which only 477 were produced from 1875 to 1885. Est.;$35,000 - $70,000.