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VERY RARE METCALFE SPRINGFIELD
Guns International #: 100764593 Seller's Inventory #: MR1028
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: 957
Total Number of Listings: 52571
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:
The Metcalfe part of this Springfield is the "Metcalfe Device" which was a cartridge holder on the side of a Trapdoor Springfield rifle. The device was a wooden cartridge block to carry extra ammunition. Built into the gun was the holder part. This Springfield has that. You rarely ever see those. This gun is a 1873 Trapdoor. 68k serial range. The idea was actually pretty good. They were issued with the pre-loaded blocks to carry on your belt. You would just exchange it on the rifle for a fresh one. Kind of like having an extra clip on the side of your gun. This turned out to be one of those good ideas that never took. The rifle itself is beautiful. Nearly all finish remains. An aging blue to the bbl. Still case colors on the receiver. Very nice markings on the side lock. Also a good cartouche on the left side. Wood is exceptional for being an early Trapdoor Springfield. This rifle was specifically made for the Metcalfe device. There is a lot of Springfields out there but very few like this!
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