1875 Officers Model Sporting Rifle,1st Model
Guns International #: 100554736 Seller's Inventory #: #8
Category: Springfield Rifles - Antique - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor

Seller's Information
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Seller: jm1979mx
Member Since: 10/25/12
First Name: james
State: Maryland
Country: United States
Phone: (410) 500-0614
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

Payment Types Accepted: cash is king



Description:
  ONE of a KIND, Early 1st model, SINGLE DIGIT SHARPS SIGHT, Handsome stock plain finish, fine sights hair trigger, it  has a BULLS REAR IRON SIGHT, also a single digit # on Sharps rear tang sight, has the finest figured stock, theres a letter in  SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR book that discribes a gun ordered by Officer Bennet for, Gen. Vincent , it has handsome stock plain finish,fine sights and hair trigger. there is also a # on inside of set trigger lockplate. cleaning rod is not present. this rifle has been used for its intended purpose and still shoots fine , also paper work from James DeJulia,appraised at 30,000 to 40,000 shows this is the real rare early model. a mint second model was 45,000. at same time at Julia's and this one has much finer wood and  rare Bull's rear sight, not asking that much, offers considered, call for more info, jim

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: US Springfield
Model: 1875 Officers Model Sporting Rifle, early 1ST MODEL
Serial Number: single digit #8 on sharps tang sight,
Caliber Info: 45/70
Bore: .462
Metal Condition: good
Wood Condition: good
Bore Condition: good
Stock: AAA
Sights: Bull's adj. rear sight
Manufacture Date: 1875
Engraving: trigger/bow forend
Extras: early & rare
Item Location: Maryland (MD)