Antique 1868 SPRINGFIELD 50-70 TRAPDOOR RIFLE

Description:
SCARCE EARLY U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1868 TRAPDOOR .50-70 CALIBER RIFLE. MATCHING EARLY SERIAL NUMBERS ON BARREL & BREECH. 32 1/2" BARREL EXCELLENT STRONG BRIGHT BORE. THE METAL SURFACES HAVE MOSTLY TONED TO A SMOOTH BROWNISH PATINA. WITH THE LOCKPLATE A PEWTER CASE-HARDENED PATINA. THE BARREL BANDS, HAMMER & TRIGGERGUARD SHOW A ZAZZY ADDED GOLD FINISH THAT APPEARS REMOVABLE IF WANTED. THE STOCK RATES VERY GOOD TO FINE SHOWING LIGHT DINGS, HANDLING MARKS & SOFTENED REMANTS OF CARTOUCH ON LEFT FLAT. ALL THE MARKINGS ARE CORRECT. SEE INFO FROM FLADERMANS GUIDE BOOK. ACTION IS CRISP 2 CLICK HAMMER AND IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER. THIS SHOULD BE ONE HECK OF AN ACCURATE RIFLE CONSIDERING THE EXCELLENT BORE, AS PICTURED. QUESTIONS JUST ASK.
 
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Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .50-70 Government
Manufacturer: SPRINGFIELD
Model: 1868
Serial Number: 4283
Barrel Length: 32 1/2
Bore Info: STRONG RIFLING
Condition: VERY GOOD to FINE
Metal Condition: AGED ORIGINAL
Wood Condition: VERY GOOD
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT
Barrel Type: ROUND
Action: CRISP & ROBUST
Stock: WALNUT
Butt Pad: MARKED U.S.
Finish: OLD AGED
Sights: ORIGINAL

Price: $995.00
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