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Guns International #: 102999553
Seller's Inventory #: SOLD HAPPY COLLECTOR
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Guns International #: 102999553
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Seller: Estate Antiques
Member Since: 2/5/16
State:
Florida
Country: United States
Phone:
(802) 345-1001
Premium Seller
Active Listings: 16
Total Listings: 1102
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY ! Buyer Pays Return Insured Shipping Payment Methods: MONEY ORDER - CHECK
About Us: My wife and I have been in the Antiques business for 60 plus years with our main focus over the past few years being Antique collectable firearms and related items from old time Collections and Estates. While most of our listings are from private owners on consignment, we are always in search of items to Purchase or Sell for you anywhere in Florida during the winter and anywhere in New England and New York during the summer months. Thanks for your support, Will & Jane B.
Antique 1881 U.S. SPRINGFIELD 20 ga. FORAGER TRAPDOOR SHOTGUN
Description: VERY SCARCE U.S. SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR 1881 SLANT DATE 20 GAUGE FORAGER SHOTGUN THIS IS A FIRST YEAR MADE GUN SERIAL # 240. ONLY 1376 TOTAL MADE FROM 1881-1885. IT IS A CORRECT GOVERNMENT ISSUED "FORAGER" WITH ALL THE RIGHT FEATURES. 26" BARREL WITH "P" PART OF THE "VP" PROOF MARK. A VERY GOOD SMOOTH BORE WITH SOME EXPECTED SCATTERED PITTING THAT IS GENERALLY LIGHT IN NATURE. METAL SURFACES TONED A LIGHT GRAY BROWNISH PATINA. THERE IS SOME SCATTERED PEPPERING WHICH IS MOST PREVELANT ON THE TRIGGERGUARD. LOCK FUNCTIONS FINE, CRISP & ROBUST WITH CORRECT 2 CLICK HAMMER, FUNCTIONING EXTRACTOR & TRAPDOOR. THE LOCK PLATE MARKINGS ARE LIGHT BUT MOSTLY LEGIBLE. WALNUT STOCK IN VERY GOOD SHAPE, NO CRACKS WITH SOME EXPECTED WEAR, SCRATCHES & HANDLING MARKS. INSPECTORS MARK REMAINS REAR OF THE TRIGGERGUARD (PIC 18) OVERALL A VERY GOOD EXAMPLE OF THESE WESTERN FRONTIER U.S. ARMY ISSUED GUNS, AS PICTURED AND RECENTLY FOUND IN AN OLD COLLECTION. SEE LAST PICS FOR DESCRIPTION FROM "FLAYDERMANS GUIDE TO AMERICAN ARMS" LOOK AROUND ON THE INET THESE SELL IN THE $2000.00 to $3500.00 RANGE FOR ONES IN SIMILAR or POORER CONDITION. CHECK OUT FORGOTTEN WEAPONS "MODEL 1881 TRAPDOOR FORAGER SHOTGUN" FOR AN INTERESTING VIDEO THE ESTATE WANTS IT SOLD. WHAT DO YOU THINK ? QUESTIONS or ADDITIONAL PICS, JUST ASK. $60.00 S&H INSURED DIRECT TO YOU NO LICENSE NEEDED. ANYWHERE THAT'S OK. SOLD Antique: Yes Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge Manufacturer: SPRINGFIELD Model: 1881 FORAGER Serial Number: 240 Barrel Length: 26 Bore: SMOOTH Chambers: 2 1/2 Ejectors: WORKING Condition: VERY GOOD Metal Condition: AS PICTURED Wood Condition: AS PICTURED Bore Condition: VERY GOOD Barrel Type: ROUND Action: WORKS GOOD Triggers: GROOVED Stock: WALNUT Butt Pad: ORIGINAL Finish: AGED PATINA Weight: 6 lb 8 oz Sights: ORIGINAL Manufacture Date: 1881-1885 |
Guns International #: 102999553
Seller's Inventory #: SOLD HAPPY COLLECTOR
Guns International #: 102999553
Seller's Inventory #: SOLD HAPPY COLLECTOR
Guns International #: 102999553
Seller's Inventory #: SOLD HAPPY COLLECTOR
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