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Springfield Model 1870 Type I Rifle Marked US Navy - Ultra Rare
Guns International #: 101762661 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Military Rifles - Antique - Springfield Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Freedom1234
Member Since: 5/21/17
State: Texas
Zip: 77316
Country: United States
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 168
Total Number of Listings: 553
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. ”
Description:
The Springfield Model 1870 rolling-block U.S. Navy rifle was a shipboard small arm for use by the United States Navy, employing the Remington Arms Company rolling-block design, and manufactured under a royalty agreement with Remington.
Springfield Model 1870 was one of the rifles which used the trapdoor breechblock design developed by Erskine S. Allin. After only 10,000 rifles were produced, Navy inspectors realized that the rear sights had been positioned too close to the chamber, making the weapon unsafe for use. All 10,000 rifles were rejected, and were subsequently sold to Poultney and Trimble of Baltimore. These weapons were then exported to France for use during the Franco-Prussian War. This is one of the very few now in the United States.
50-70 cal., 32 5/8" round barrel, no S/N, no cracks in stock, bore is bright and has no rust or corrosion. Riflings good. Adjustable rear sight, even dark aged finish, receiver marked with federal eagle and "USN / SPRINGFIELD / 1870", Remington patents marked on the tang, retains faint traces of the case finish, crisp action functions properly. Two band walnut forearm and buttstock. Retains non original cleaning rod. The barrel has a few freckles and the stock a few dents however in overall good condition.
Original Navy markings on top of barrel (Anchor) and on right side of receiver (American Eagle and USN Springfield). Navy Model 1870 rifles were produced with bright barrels.
Cashiers check, money order, personal check or layaway accepted.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .50-70 Government
Manufacturer: Springfield
Model: 1870
Serial Number: NSN
Barrel Length: 32 5/8 inches
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: good
Action: Rolling Block
Manufacture Date: 1870-71