Springfield Model 1880 Trapdoor Rifle Rare Rod Bayonet Rifle
Guns International #: 100901173 Seller's Inventory #: 30714
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Antique

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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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Number of Active Listings: 1184
Total Number of Listings: 20133
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We 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.


Description:
Serial #155969, .45-70, 32 1/2" barrel with a dark, pitted bore. This triangular ramrod bayonet-equipped rifle (the first such equipped Trapdoor in U.S. service) has an overall dark brown patina with moderate-heavy pitting evenly scattered about the metal. The low-arch breech block has a matching patina with a correct, but loosely fitting latch-piece. The triangular bayonet has a matching patina and pitting with a broken latch-piece (the latch is separated, but held in place by the bayonet itself). The walnut stock was refinished long ago over numerous handling marks and blemishes. The “SWP/1881" cartouche is (rusted buttplate, 8/82 rack stamp, 40/26 pplate on comb) Antique

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Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Spfld
Model: Trapdoor
Serial Number: 155969
Caliber Info: .45-70
Gauge Info: .45-70