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Springfield Model 1866 Trapdoor Rifle, with Sling
Guns International #: 102756612 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Civil War Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Freedom1234
Member Since: 5/21/17
State: Texas
Zip: 77316
Country: United States
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 195
Total Number of Listings: 631
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Zelle, Cashiers Check, Money Order, Personal Check, Layaway
About Us: This seller is a non FFL licensee and adheres to the ATF rule: “ A non-licensee may mail a shotgun or rifle to a resident of their own state or to a licensee in any state. Antiques excepted. Handguns are not mailable. A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun. Cost for shipping a handgun is $45.00”
Description:
Springfield Model 1866 Trapdoor rifle, with leather military sling.
.50 CF cal., 32.5" barrel is marked "46680" at left with corresponding number at receiver breech, has standard sights. "High Arch" breechblock is marked "1870/ (eaglehead)/(crossed arrows)US" at hinge. Walnut full stock has steel fittings including buttplate marked "US", slotted/grooved ramrod. Mfg'd 1870.
Only 11,533 Model 1866's were produced. The overall length is approx. 52"". The 32.5"" 50 Government caliber (50-70) barrel has an excellent bore with bright, strong rifling. The barrel is a smooth bright mixed with brown patina. This Model 1866 is numbered 46680 on the reciever side. It has the high and long Model 1866 interior arch. It has a smooth gray-brown patina. The stock is excellent with sharp edges and minor wear. It has no cracks or chips. The swivels are present and it is equipped with a Model 1868 cleaning rod which is most likely correct for this early type rifle. The action functions correctly. Hammer holds on safe, lock and half lock.
Condition is good, the metal has dark coloration, the stock sound with mild marks and non structural cracks from age and military use, the entire rifle covered with an uneven coat of old varnish. Action is crisp, bore clean with scattered oxidation and good rifling.
No rust or corrosion. Barrel is NRA classed as Very Good.
BATF classed as antique.
Zelle, cashiers check, money order or personal check accepted.
Price: $1,890.00
Antique: Yes
Serial Number: 46680