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Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:325.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet
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Estimate: $850 - 1300
Blade front sight with hood, rear sight graduated to 1,200 yards, "V P eagle head P" markings on left rear of barrel,"U.S./MODEL/1873" on the low arch breechblock, "Eagle/shield" motif with "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" on lock plate, and 3-click tumbler. Stock with SWP/1881 cartouche, circled "P" and "US" marked buttplate. With leather sling and "US" marked socket bayonet.
BBL: 32 5/8 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45-70
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 171529
Condition: Very fine as Arsenal refurbished. The rifle retains 90% original blue finish with the breechblock and upper tang retaining 80% of the originalcase colors. Markings have been restamped. The middle barrel band is a reblued replacement. The stock is very fine with crisp cartouche and a series of minor dents present on the forearm (right side) and some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.