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Trapdoor Sporter
Guns International #: 102173709 Seller's Inventory #: TD0001
Category: Single Shot Rifles - American - Sharps Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: CAB
Member Since: 6/11/15
First Name: Chris
Last Name: Benson
State: South Dakota
Zip: 57032
Country: United States
Phone: (605) 951-1366
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 86
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Bank Check , Postal Money Order
Description:
One of a reported 600 Springfield Trapdoor Sporting Rifles. These were chambered in 40/65, aka 40 2-1/2" (40/70 Sharps Straight )and 45/70. This one is in caliber .40-65, and so marked.
During 1883 Hartley and Graham bought surplus Trapdoor rifles from the U.S. Government and had them converted (possibly by Whitney Arms Company).
Fit with a new heavy octagonal barrel (approximately #4 size and weight). Barrel length 30” with a Sharps Rifle Company Lawrence rear sight and Rocky Mountain German silver front sight. Bore is pristine.
The original U.S. stock was reworked producing a Schnable forend with a black buffalo horn insert. The stock was checkered. Buttplate has the compartment for cleaning rods (No rods present).
Stock retains faint U.S. Inspectors cartouche.
These guns were retailed by E.C. Meacham of St. Louis, N. Curry & Bro. San Francisco, John P. Lovell of Boston. Faded case colors are present, barrel blue is 85%. This is a great example of a late buffalo hunter’s heavy barrel rifle and in great condition.
$4250.00 plus shipping
SOLD