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Very Nice US Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle by Springfield (Model 1879)
Guns International #: 102654846 Seller's Inventory #: 46999
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1208
Total Number of Listings: 20297
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #270439, .45-70, 32 1/2" barrel with a fine, bright bore that has a partial ring of mild pitting a few inches back from the muzzle. This is a handsome trapdoor rifle, the so-called "Model 1879" variant, that has retained some of the original blue on protected areas, but has a smooth, plum-brown patina on the balance. The 1873-dated breech block has a mottled gray-black patina with some original color case-hardening still present on the underside. The walnut stock is in fine condition with some scattered small handling marks and bruises in the reapplied military oil finish, and a clear "SWP/1884" cartouche on the left side of the wrist. Additionally, there is a repaired diagonal crack through the forend just behind the nosecap. The rifle has a correct ramrod, and is fitted with a period leather sling that has some minor crazing and flaking, but is still serviceable. This is a very good-near fine example of a desirable Trapdoor variation. Antique
Price: $1,495.00
Antique: Yes