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U.S. Springfield Trapdoor rifle modified for movie use to a flintlock halfstock Plains rifle, .45

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:200.00 USD
U.S. Springfield Trapdoor rifle modified for  movie use to a flintlock halfstock Plains  rifle, .45
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U.S. Springfield Trapdoor rifle modified for movie use to a flintlock halfstock Plains rifle, .45 cal., 26-1/2” octagon barrel, black painted metal surfaces and brass flintlock modification; wood stock with fauxbrass patchbox, #478687. Gun is in overall very worn condition with traces of black paint remaining on modified barrel, replacement wood ramrod, replaced brass triggerguard, stock shows considerable wearand tear including scattered nicks, mars, dents and a sizable loss of wood to right of top tang exposing inner lock mechanism; similar in configuration as other RKO Studio prop guns; previously sold by Little John’sas lot 342 in the July 2007 auction of the World Famous Stembridge Armory collection; accompanied by copy of previous catalog description. Est.: $400-$800.