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Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine with 1877 Improvements #187771 (star) .45-70 Gov't. CF cal
Guns International #: 101727132 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Antique
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Seller: Freedom1234
Member Since: 5/21/17
State: Texas
Zip: 77316
Country: United States
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Number of Active Listings: 214
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Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Zelle, Cashiers Check, Money Order, Personal Check, Layaway
About Us: This seller is a non FFL licensee and adheres to the ATF rule: “ A non-licensee may mail a shotgun or rifle to a resident of their own state or to a licensee in any state. Antiques excepted. Handguns are not mailable. A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun. Cost for shipping a handgun is $50.00”
Description:
Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine, with 1877 Improvements, #187771 (star), .45-70 Gov't. CF cal., 22'' round barrel, pinned block-blade front and long range sliding-leaf rear (marked ''C'' for Carbine) sights, marked ''V/P/(eagle head)/P'' at breech; ''low-arch'' trapdoor breechblock is marked ''US/Model/1884'' at hinge; flat lockplate has ''(spread-wing eagle)'' and ''U.S./Springfield'' under latch; steel fittings include sling ring and bar attached to left side opposite lock, two-piece trigger guard, curved buttplate having sliding door opening to trap in butt marked ''US'' at top screw, 1 spring-retained barrel band with sling swivel; oil-stained long-comb walnut halfstock. Mfg'd ca. 1877-78. Condition is very good retaining a smooth blue-brown patina overall, the trigger guard being a brownish color. Stock is sound and smooth likely having been sanded and with a left-side hole where band spring enters, no left-wrist inspector's cartouche, and a pleasing reddish oil-stained finish. Sharp edges and markings, strong and smooth action, bore shines with light frosting toward muzzle and good rifling.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government
Manufacturer: Springfield
Model: Trapdoor Carbine
Serial Number: 187771*
Barrel Length: 22
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Very ood
Manufacture Date: ca 1877-78