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LOT 9049:
U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle Indian Wars .45-70. 32.25" barrel. SN: ...
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Start price:
$
300
Estimated price :
$600 - $900
Buyer's Premium: 24%
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VAT: 8.875%
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U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle
Indian Wars
.45-70. 32.25" barrel. SN: 516817. Blued and color casehardened finish, walnut stock. Single shot breechloading military rifle. Standard Springfield markings on lock and breech block. Weak SWP/1891 cartouche on reverse wrist and {Circle-P} behind triggerguard. Low arch breech, one-piece triggerguard, grooved trigger with checkered tip, two-click tumbler, Buffington rear sight, musket front sight with pinned blade, ramrod bayonet, trap in butt for tools which are not present. Retains both sling swivels and the stacking swivel. Includes an incorrect pattern reproduction sling.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Good. Good bore is evenly oxidized with strong rifling and some lightly scattered pitting. Barrel with some thinning blue toning to plum, with a mottled and oxidized appearance. Markings in metal mostly clear, weaker in wood. Mechanically functional action. Wood with moderate wear and showing numerous scattered bumps, dings and mars and added varnish.
