"Rare U.S. Springfield Model 1880 experimental trapdoor rifle .45-70 (AL10004)
Guns International #: 102643160 Seller's Inventory #: AL10004
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Antique

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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: (832) 360-1771
Fax: (713) 781-6407
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Number of Active Listings: 9053
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

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Description:
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Serial No. 154603, made in 1881, .45-70, 32.5"" round proofed barrel. Barrel is a mottled brown patina with 1879 Buckhorn rear sight. Breech is correctly marked ""U.S./MODEL/1873"" Lock plate is marked with""EAGLE-U.S./Springfield. Stock is good with light handling and usage marks visible. Right side of Butt stock is marked ""12/467"" forward of the ""US"" marked butt plate are the markings ""G/12"". This rifle falls into the serial number range of the Model 1880 with 1001 being manufactured. What is unique is the ""Field"" modification that was done to remove the projecting rears on the side, the dovetail has been filled in making it easier to advance the bayonet! 



Price: $3,995.00

Antique: Yes