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U.S. Springfield Model 1878 .45-70 Trapdoor Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 2,400.00 USD
U.S. Springfield Model 1878 .45-70 Trapdoor Rifle
Featured in this lot we have a U.S. Springfield M1878 Trapdoor rifle/musket chambered in .45-70 caliber. The rifle features a 32 1/2" barrel, trapdoor action, external hammer, adjustable sights, walnut stock, cleaning rod, and blue'd finish. This rifle also features a deep, full blue finish, showing only normal aging, and has excellent markings, including the “U.S. SPRINGFIELD” with sharp full eagle on the lock plate and correct “U.S. MODEL 1873" on the breech block. The bore on this example is shiny with strong rifling and clean barrel. This rifle is complete with 1884 style cleaning rod. The rifle shows good condition overall with some wear and damage due to age and use. No Serial Number. This firearm qualifies as an Antique and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.