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VERY NICE Antique SPRINGFIELD 1879 TRAPDOOR Rifle
Guns International #: 100958906 Seller's Inventory #: 5178
Category: Springfield Armory Rifles - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1076
Total Number of Listings: 42597
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
VERY NICE Antique SPRINGFIELD 1879 TRAPDOOR Rifle
The Original 45-70 GOVT, Dated “1883”
Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle, made circa 1883 by Springfield Armory. Amazingly, despite the adoption of the ill-fated Model 1882 Chaffee-Reese Bolt Action Magazine Rifle, new models of trapdoor rifles continued to be produced and used all the way through the mid-1890s, until finally, the Krag-Jorgensen was adopted. The U.S. continued to see unrest and conflict with the displaced Native Americans during this time, including the Wounded Knee Massacre on December 29th, 1890. Trapdoors continued to see use all the way through the Spanish American War.
This specimen is marked “U.S./MODEL/1873” on the breech. The lock is marked “Eagle/U.S./Springfield”. The left side of the barrel bears the “V/P/Eagle head” proof marks. The left side of the stock bears the inspector cartouche of Samuel W. Porter and the year date “1883”. Behind the trigger guard tang is the “P” marking.
The overall condition is very good. The barrel bears much of the original blue finish, turning plum. The case colors are still visible on the breechblock. The markings are clear and legible. The walnut stock is in very nice shape with a few old handling marks and a very clear cartouche. The bore is sharp and shiny. The action is excellent. Here is a very nice US government issue rifle from the Indian Wars-era!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 32-5/8 inches.
Caliber: .45-70 Government
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1350
#5178
SOLD
Antique: Yes