1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Plains War?

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.
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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

Price: $1,350.00
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