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UNALTERED FIRST MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLE, .45-70, #28XXX, MADE 1873
Guns International #: 100654542 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Springfield Rifles - Antique - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 52
Total Number of Listings: 3273
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
ALMOST NEVER SEEN: UNALTERED FIRST MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLE, .45-70, #28XXX, MADE 1873, very few of these survived the arsenal re-calls for updated parts, but this one somehow did, correct short comb-long wrist stock with faint ESA in the oval cartouche, correct first model rear sight with slotless screws intact, coarse knurled hammer, high arch breech block, no proof marks on the barrel, 1873 dated lock plate etc. etc. And nice condition to boot! good thinning aged barrel blue mixing brown, correct cleaning rod, has a few small rack/unit markings in the stock behind the trigger guard and just behind the upper tang and by the butt plate top- mostly the letter "G" and "S" "C" "S" meaning unknown, all metal parts nicely aged patina with no rust or pitting and totally uncleaned! Exc. bore- even comes with some paper targets a previous owner shot with this rifle! One of the best untouched examples of a very early unaltered 1873 I've seen as many (most) have been "helped" at some point with parts, cleaning etc. Great Springfield find! (Flayderman's Guide last edition-now 9 years old- lists these in antique fine condition at $2000). (three photos NOTE: light reflection off tiny marks in the wood make the stock looked very dinged up which it isn't) I'm pricing this at $1895.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Springfield
Model: First Model Trapdoor Rifle
Serial Number: 28XXX
Caliber Info: 45-70
Condition: fine