Trapdoor Sporter

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Guns International #: 102173709
Seller's Inventory #: TD0001

Category - Single Shot Rifles - American - Sharps Rifles - Antique

Category
Single Shot Rifles - American
Sharps Rifles - Antique

Seller's Information

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Seller: CAB

Member Since: 6/11/15

First Name: Chris

Last Name: Benson

State: South Dakota

Zip: 57032

Country: United States

Phone: (605) 951-1366

Active Listings: 0

Total Listings: 86

Seller Type: Private Seller

Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.

Payment Methods: Bank Check , Postal Money Order

Trapdoor Sporter

Description:

One of a reported 600 Springfield Trapdoor Sporting Rifles. These were chambered in 40/65, aka 40 2-1/2" (40/70 Sharps Straight )and 45/70. This one is in caliber .40-65, and so marked.
During 1883 Hartley and Graham bought surplus Trapdoor rifles from the U.S. Government and had them converted (possibly by Whitney Arms Company).
Fit with a new heavy octagonal barrel (approximately #4 size and weight). Barrel length 30” with a Sharps Rifle Company Lawrence rear sight and Rocky Mountain German silver front sight. Bore is pristine.
The original U.S. stock was reworked producing a Schnable forend with a black buffalo horn insert. The stock was checkered. Buttplate has the compartment for cleaning rods (No rods present).
Stock retains faint U.S. Inspectors cartouche.
These guns were retailed by E.C. Meacham of St. Louis, N. Curry & Bro. San Francisco, John P. Lovell of Boston. Faded case colors are present, barrel blue is 85%. This is a great example of a late buffalo hunter’s heavy barrel rifle and in great condition.

$4250.00 plus shipping

SOLD

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Guns International #: 102173709
Seller's Inventory #: TD0001

Category - Single Shot Rifles - American - Sharps Rifles - Antique

Category
Single Shot Rifles - American
Sharps Rifles - Antique

Seller's Information

When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com

Seller: CAB

Member Since: 6/11/15

First Name: Chris

Last Name: Benson

State: South Dakota

Zip: 57032

Country: United States

Phone: (605) 951-1366

Active Listings: 0

Total Listings: 86

Seller Type: Private Seller

Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.

Payment Methods: Bank Check , Postal Money Order

Trapdoor Sporter

Description:

One of a reported 600 Springfield Trapdoor Sporting Rifles. These were chambered in 40/65, aka 40 2-1/2" (40/70 Sharps Straight )and 45/70. This one is in caliber .40-65, and so marked.
During 1883 Hartley and Graham bought surplus Trapdoor rifles from the U.S. Government and had them converted (possibly by Whitney Arms Company).
Fit with a new heavy octagonal barrel (approximately #4 size and weight). Barrel length 30” with a Sharps Rifle Company Lawrence rear sight and Rocky Mountain German silver front sight. Bore is pristine.
The original U.S. stock was reworked producing a Schnable forend with a black buffalo horn insert. The stock was checkered. Buttplate has the compartment for cleaning rods (No rods present).
Stock retains faint U.S. Inspectors cartouche.
These guns were retailed by E.C. Meacham of St. Louis, N. Curry & Bro. San Francisco, John P. Lovell of Boston. Faded case colors are present, barrel blue is 85%. This is a great example of a late buffalo hunter’s heavy barrel rifle and in great condition.

$4250.00 plus shipping

SOLD

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Seller's Inventory #: TD0001

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Guns International #: 102173709
Seller's Inventory #: TD0001

Category - Single Shot Rifles - American - Sharps Rifles - Antique

Category
Single Shot Rifles - American
Sharps Rifles - Antique

Seller's Information

When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com

Seller: CAB

Member Since: 6/11/15

First Name: Chris

Last Name: Benson

State: South Dakota

Zip: 57032

Country: United States

Phone: (605) 951-1366

Active Listings: 0

Total Listings: 86

Seller Type: Private Seller

Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.

Payment Methods: Bank Check , Postal Money Order

Trapdoor Sporter

Description:

One of a reported 600 Springfield Trapdoor Sporting Rifles. These were chambered in 40/65, aka 40 2-1/2" (40/70 Sharps Straight )and 45/70. This one is in caliber .40-65, and so marked.
During 1883 Hartley and Graham bought surplus Trapdoor rifles from the U.S. Government and had them converted (possibly by Whitney Arms Company).
Fit with a new heavy octagonal barrel (approximately #4 size and weight). Barrel length 30” with a Sharps Rifle Company Lawrence rear sight and Rocky Mountain German silver front sight. Bore is pristine.
The original U.S. stock was reworked producing a Schnable forend with a black buffalo horn insert. The stock was checkered. Buttplate has the compartment for cleaning rods (No rods present).
Stock retains faint U.S. Inspectors cartouche.
These guns were retailed by E.C. Meacham of St. Louis, N. Curry & Bro. San Francisco, John P. Lovell of Boston. Faded case colors are present, barrel blue is 85%. This is a great example of a late buffalo hunter’s heavy barrel rifle and in great condition.

$4250.00 plus shipping

SOLD

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