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US Springfield Model 1873 45-70 govt carbine

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
US Springfield Model 1873 45-70 govt carbine
US Springfield Model 1873 45-70 govt carbine SN 15743 only 323 numbers off a Custer Battlefield carbine listed in John DuMonts book "Custer Battle Guns". Consigned from a Miles City MT collection, carbine has a 22" round barrel, well worn shiny bore. SN 15743 only 323 numbers off a Custer Battlefield carbine listed in John DuMonts book "Custer Battle Guns". Consigned from a Miles City MT collection, carbine has a 22" round barrel, well worn shiny bore. Finish on barrel and all metal parts have a dark brown patina with some original blue on sidelock plate. Long Comb stock is of the 1877 style with a visible ESA in oval cartouche but the date is unreadable. Stock cracked through at breech and put back together. Barrel band is the stacking swivel type with swivel broke or cut-off as well as saddle ring. Buttplate is 1877 style with door and compartment in stock. Manufactured 1874, NO FFL required.

Estimated At: 2500 - 5000