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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine with Carbine Boot

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:700.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 2,250.00 USD
U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine with Carbine Boot
Features a "C" marked rear sight graduated to 1500 yards with a "C" marked base numbered 1 through 8, a pinned blade front sight and a saddle ring bar with ring mounted to the left side of the stock. The casehardened low arch breechblock is marked ""U.S. / MODEL / 1873". The barrel has the "V P eagle head P" on the left side with an "R" on top, behind rear sight. It has the correct carbine stock with single barrel band, "US" marked buttplate and an illegible cartouche on the wrist (left side). Complete with carbine boot hand marked "XXVIII" on leather.
BBL: 22 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45-70
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 143112


Fine as Arsenal refurbished. Overall the carbine retains approximately 40% faded blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina with some light spotting (mostly on the barrel). The barrel at the breech has a few minor tool marks. The breechblock is arsenal blued which is mostly faded with limited minor pitting. The refinished stock is very good with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. The carbine boot is good with minor age cracking.