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"Early U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 (58975)
Guns International #: 103559765 Seller's Inventory #: 58975
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Collectors Firearms
Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc
Member Since: 3/6/07
First Name: E-commerce
Last Name: Department
State: Texas
Zip: 77063
Country: United States
Phone: (713) 575-5814
Fax: (713) 781-6407
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 6867
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: M/C, VISA, American Express and Discover
Description:
"Serial no. 8514. Manufactured in 1874 by Springfield Armory, chambered in .45-70 Government,32 ½"" round proofed barrel. The bore is very good with light frosting noted in the grooves while the rifling remains strong and well-defined. The barrel finish has thinned to a pleasing brown patina consistent with age and service. This early Model 1873 retains its correct “slotless" rear sight and high-arch breechblock marked “MODEL/1873/Eagle head/crossed Arrows/U.S." which has aged to a smooth grey patina. The stock shows a faint cartouche on the left side with a visible script “P" proof mark, and exhibits honest handling impressions. The cleaning rod has been updated to the later 1879 pattern, a common period modification. Overall, this is a solid and attractive example of an early U.S. trapdoor service rifle from the Indian Wars era. The action is smooth, mechanically sound, and functions correctly.
SOLD
Antique: Yes