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1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Plains War? Guns International #: 103702714 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Antique Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: mrnouveau Company: The Bunker Member Since: 10/2/12 First Name: Rick Last Name: Jones State: Tennessee Zip: 38501 Country: United States Phone: (931) 303-6739 Fax: Number of Active Listings: 44 Total Number of Listings: 176 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: About Us: We are positioned at the center of the East side of the Court House square in Cookeville TN 6 South Washington Avenue. "The Bunker" is located in Jones Antiques and has become the primary focus as we specialize in WWI & WWII Militaria, Civil War and Pre-Civil, War memorabilia. We have had amazing success in sales through "GUNS INTERNATIONAL". This is the only site we use for Internet sales and highly recommend these associates. We as sellers have choices, and for our money there is none better that "GUNS INTERNATIONAL". Description: Presenting a real nice 1873 Springfield Trapdoor rifle in original, condition. Mechanics crisp, excellent hammer has the fine knurled lip. Stacking swivels at the upper band, regular swivel at the trigger guard. Excellent stock showing a patina with a few handling marks. Bears a nice government cartouche “SMP 1882” stamped on the wrist area. Stock bears a fancy script “P” (within a circle) to right trigger guard plate on the stock underside. The model, 73 was the first trapdoor model to bear that proof symbol. Breechblock with its wide round corners, bears the clear stampings U.S./MODEL 1873 at the hinge and the serial number on the upper flat at the back of the receiver. Barrel has the model 1879 long range rear sight with the folding adjustable slide leaf. Front sight held by pin. Iron lock plate with no bevel fits flush with stock and exhibits a spread winged eagle motif front of hammer stamping “U.S./ Springfield” forward of eagle. Barrel exhibits a nice patina (with no pitting) worthy of over 150 years of the aging process. This excellent example retains the original cleaning rod below the stock. The butt-plate is stamped U.S. and S.C. (South Carolina?). From the brass trim on the stock, it was probably used in the “Plains Wars” out West, and perhaps at one time carried by an Indian tribal member. Being an antique this will require no ATF paperwork for the transaction. For payment we will accept personal checks, money orders, certified checks or a cashier’s check. We also accept all major credit cards. Personal checks require 8 business days to clear the bank. Shipping and full coverage insurance is included in the purchase. You are responsible for any state and local laws. By purchasing this item, you release the seller from any liability that may arise due to use or misuse of this firearm. If you are in the Middle Tennessee area, please visit us at “The Bunker” in Cookeville TN. We are located at 6 South Washington Avenue on the Court-House Square in   Jones Antiques, open Tuesday through Thursday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Friday Saturday 10:00 AM-4:00PM. Thanks for looking and if you have any questions give us a call or text 931-303-6739. Fast free shipping and full coverage insurance. Delivered directly to your door.    Price: $1,350.00 Curio/Relic: Yes Antique: Yes Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government Manufacturer: Springfield Model: Trapdoor Serial Number: 21185 Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: Very Good Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Very Good Action: Trapdoor Finish: Blued Manufacture Date: 1880's Item Location: Tennessee USA