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U.S. Springfield Model 1870 Trapdoor Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:550.00 USD Estimated At:1,100.00 - 1,600.00 USD
U.S. Springfield Model 1870 Trapdoor Rifle
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U.S. Springfield Model 1870 Trapdoor Rifle

This is a desirable low production Springfield Model 1870 Trapdoor rifle manufactured circa 1870-1873 with a total production of approximately 11,533. The lock plate is dated "1863" behind the hammer and marked with the eagle/shield motif and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" ahead of the hammer. The top of the high arch breechblock is marked "MODEL/1870/eagle head/crossed arrows/US". The barrel is fitted with a square base blade front sight and a folding ladder rear sight with the ladder graduated to 9. The left side breech end of the barrel is marked with the small number "888". Bright finish with casehardened receiver and breechblock, two click tumbler, two piece trigger guard with a sling swivel mounted on the front and mounted with the original full length walnut stock with two barrel bands marked with a "U", three cartouches on the left flat, (two oval "ESA" and one boxed unreadable), an unreadable boxed marking behind the lower tang, "88" stamped on top of the come ahead of the buttplate tang and "US" marked carbine style iron buttplate. Comes with an original serrated slotted head iron ramrod with a swollen shaft.

Manufacture: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1870
BBL: 32 5/8 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45-70
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: 888

Very good plus. The barrel and barrel bands remain bright with speckled discoloration on the barrel. The hammer and breechblock have a smooth mottled brown patina, the lock has a smooth mottled gray patina and the buttplate and trigger guard have a dull gray appearance with speckled discoloration. The stock is very good with a couple of shallow minor gouges on the forearm, and overall scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. The markings are clear. The action is fine.