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Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 4, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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U.S. Model 1873 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle

Sell one like this
$615$500
Auction: Sale #3305M - 3305MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 04, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

U.S. Model 1873 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle, c. 1880, .45-70 caliber, serial number 131306, walnut stock with a crisp cartouche on the left side dated "1880," steel fittings, lock marked with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD," trapdoor marked "U.S./MODEL/1873," and the barrel marked "V/P" over an eagle, barrel lg. 32 5/8, overall lg. 52 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Stock has a few light dings and nicks, trapdoor retains some of its original color case hardening, the lock functions properly, and the bore is sharp and bright.


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