MODEL 1868 SPRINGFIELD
Guns International #: 100721374 Seller's Inventory #: MR1056
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Antique

Seller's Information
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Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns
Company: Merz Antique Guns
Member Since: 10/27/09
First Name: LeRoy
Last Name: Merz
State: Minnesota
Zip: 56538-0494
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 739-3255
Fax: (218) 739-4599
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 880
Total Number of Listings: 62240
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Money orders, cashier or personal checks



Description:
These are a trapdoor in cal 50-70 govt. They were made from 1868 through 1872 and utilized earlier lock plates. This one is dated 1863. Breech block is dated 1870 with the Eagles head and "US". Shows it's age. Bbl is a grey/brown color with somewhat smooth metal. The balance of the metal is a deep chocolate brown. All markings are visible. Stock is dark and oil soaked and in relatively good condition. Bore is a bit dark with strong rifling.

Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. Just recently we mailed the 126th edition of our privately-published catalog. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.

SOLD

Antique: Yes