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Guns International #: 103109580
Seller's Inventory #: MR1627

Category - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Antique

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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

Active Listings: 915

Total Listings: 59718

Seller Type: FFL Dealer

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

Payment Methods: Money orders, cashier or personal checks

*Sale Pending* - VERY RARE NICKEL PLATED SPRINGFIELD 1868 TRAPDOOR RIFLE

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.

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .50-70 Government

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Guns International #: 103109580
Seller's Inventory #: MR1627

Category - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Antique

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: 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

Active Listings: 915

Total Listings: 59718

Seller Type: FFL Dealer

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

Payment Methods: Money orders, cashier or personal checks

*Sale Pending* - VERY RARE NICKEL PLATED SPRINGFIELD 1868 TRAPDOOR RIFLE

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.

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .50-70 Government

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Guns International #: 103109580
Seller's Inventory #: MR1627

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Guns International #: 103109580
Seller's Inventory #: MR1627

Category - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Antique

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: 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

Active Listings: 915

Total Listings: 59718

Seller Type: FFL Dealer

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

Payment Methods: Money orders, cashier or personal checks

*Sale Pending* - VERY RARE NICKEL PLATED SPRINGFIELD 1868 TRAPDOOR RIFLE

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.

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .50-70 Government

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Sale Pending - VERY RARE NICKEL PLATED SPRINGFIELD 1868 TRAPDOOR RIFLE

Sale Pending - VERY RARE NICKEL PLATED SPRINGFIELD 1868 TRAPDOOR RIFLE