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U.S. Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle with Star Marked Receiver
Guns International #: 100781753 Seller's Inventory #: 31081
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #168475*, .45-70, 32 5/8" barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is one of the 22,000 or so Model 1873 rifles that were rebuilt by Springfield Armory between 1880 and 1883, using new 1879 type receivers and some original 1873 parts. The barrel retains 97-98% of the Springfield applied blue finish on the barrel and furniture, while the breechblock has a commensurate amount of original color-case hardening remaining. The rifle is equipped with a correct 1879 buckhorn rear sight and pinned front sight blade. The walnut stock has a crisp “SWP/1881" cartouche on the left side of the wrist and there are some small handling marks and small surface blemishes scattered throughout the otherwise excellent military oil finish. The mechanism is tight and functions flawlessly, and an original ramrod is included. These rifles were chosen for National Armory rebuild after hard field use had rendered them serviceable, but unsuitable for issue. This is a handsome star-marked Trapdoor and rates very excellent condition overall. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Spfld
Model: Trapdoor
Serial Number: 168475
Caliber Info: .45-70
Gauge Info: .45-70