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VERY RARE NICKEL PLATED SPRINGFIELD 1868 TRAPDOOR RIFLE
Guns International #: 103027943 Seller's Inventory #: MR1627
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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 946
Total Number of Listings: 58590
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:
32-1/2 inch round barrel chambered in 50-70 Govt. caliber with a very good shiny bore. Breechblock is dated 1869 and the lockplate is dated 1863. Metal surfaces retain about 80-90% original untouched nickel with scattered areas of minor flaking turning a brown patina. Original sights. Wood has the usual mars and dings. A fair amount of original varnish remains. Buttplate retains about half the nickel. Correct cleaning rod. Nice functioning action. A scarce nickel finish gun that was possibly for ceremonial or parade use.
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.
Price: $1,275.00
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .50-70 Government