CUSTER RANGE 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE
Guns International #: 102406675 Seller's Inventory #: MR1637
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Antique

Seller's Information
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Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns
Company: Merz Antique Guns
Member Since: 10/27/09
First Name: LeRoy
Last Name: Merz
State: Minnesota
Zip: 56538-0494
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 739-3255
Fax: (218) 739-4599
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Number of Active Listings: 935
Total Number of Listings: 58862
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Money orders, cashier or personal checks



Description:
22 inch round barrel chambered in 45-70 caliber with a better than average bore. Correct 500 yard rear sight base with the ladder graduated out to 1200 yards. The trapdoor is marked "1873". Correct markings on the side plate. Early style arched block. Sling ring. Wood has been lightly cleaned but still has visible cartouche. Metal is a plum/brown color with some minor cleaning. 35k serial range. Barrel is unmarked and without eagle head and proof marks. Smooth trigger. Barrel band has a swivel and the triggerguard does not. Buttplate is solid with no trapdoor. Not a bad looking Custer era gun.

Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.
 

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government