RARE UNALTERED SRINGFIELD 1873 FIRST MODEL TRAPDOOR .45-70 RIFLE, #43XXX, MADE 1875

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Category - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Military Rifles - US

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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman

Member Since: 10/16/15

First Name: William

Last Name: Goodman

State: Montana

Zip: 59715

Country: United States

Phone: (406) 587-3131

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Active Listings: 55

Total Listings: 4289

Seller Type: FFL Dealer

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

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RARE UNALTERED SRINGFIELD 1873 FIRST MODEL TRAPDOOR .45-70 RIFLE, #43XXX, MADE 1875

Description:
RARE UNALTERED SRINGFIELD 1873 FIRST MODEL TRAPDOOR .45-70 RIFLE, #43XXX, MADE 1875. This is one of the finest examples I’ve seen of a true early Model 1873 without any alterations or arsenal upgrades. It retains the correct long wrist/short comb stock with clear and sharp “ESA” cartouche along with the circle “P” firing proof. The hammer also has the early coarse checkering and the breech block is of the early high arch type. The lock plate is correctly dated 1873. The correct rear sight is graduated to “4” on the side and retains the slotless screws. It also has the early style cleaning rod. Still some light case color on the upper tang and breech block which is correctly marked “MODEL 1873” with eagle and crossed arrows. The barrel has the correct small “VP” with eagle head proof which is correct for rifles in the 40,000-60,000 serial range. This example still retains about all the barrel blue that shows a hint of plum only from age. Good blue on the barrel bands and screw heads. The trigger guard shows fine blue with light wear. Has the correct two click tumbler. The stock shows only light handling marks and has a “12” rack number lightly stamped ahead of the butt plate on the top portion. There is one very minor age crack coming forward from the front receiver screw on the left side- hardly noticeable. Action is tight and the bore is fairly bright with only some minor scattered corrosion and sharp rifling. A great and historic 151 year old Springfield .45-70 from the Pre-Custer Indian Wars era.

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government
Manufacturer: SPRINGFIELD
Model: 1873 1ST MODEL
Serial Number: 43XXX
Barrel Length: 32 1/2
Condition: FINE+
Bore Condition: FINE+

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Guns International #: 103513232

Category - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Military Rifles - US

Category
Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor
Military Rifles - US

Seller's Information

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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman

Member Since: 10/16/15

First Name: William

Last Name: Goodman

State: Montana

Zip: 59715

Country: United States

Phone: (406) 587-3131

Platinum Seller

Active Listings: 55

Total Listings: 4289

Seller Type: FFL Dealer

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

Payment Methods: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order

RARE UNALTERED SRINGFIELD 1873 FIRST MODEL TRAPDOOR .45-70 RIFLE, #43XXX, MADE 1875

Description:
RARE UNALTERED SRINGFIELD 1873 FIRST MODEL TRAPDOOR .45-70 RIFLE, #43XXX, MADE 1875. This is one of the finest examples I’ve seen of a true early Model 1873 without any alterations or arsenal upgrades. It retains the correct long wrist/short comb stock with clear and sharp “ESA” cartouche along with the circle “P” firing proof. The hammer also has the early coarse checkering and the breech block is of the early high arch type. The lock plate is correctly dated 1873. The correct rear sight is graduated to “4” on the side and retains the slotless screws. It also has the early style cleaning rod. Still some light case color on the upper tang and breech block which is correctly marked “MODEL 1873” with eagle and crossed arrows. The barrel has the correct small “VP” with eagle head proof which is correct for rifles in the 40,000-60,000 serial range. This example still retains about all the barrel blue that shows a hint of plum only from age. Good blue on the barrel bands and screw heads. The trigger guard shows fine blue with light wear. Has the correct two click tumbler. The stock shows only light handling marks and has a “12” rack number lightly stamped ahead of the butt plate on the top portion. There is one very minor age crack coming forward from the front receiver screw on the left side- hardly noticeable. Action is tight and the bore is fairly bright with only some minor scattered corrosion and sharp rifling. A great and historic 151 year old Springfield .45-70 from the Pre-Custer Indian Wars era.

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government
Manufacturer: SPRINGFIELD
Model: 1873 1ST MODEL
Serial Number: 43XXX
Barrel Length: 32 1/2
Condition: FINE+
Bore Condition: FINE+

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Guns International #: 103513232

Category - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Military Rifles - US

Category
Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor
Military Rifles - US

Seller's Information

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

Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman

Member Since: 10/16/15

First Name: William

Last Name: Goodman

State: Montana

Zip: 59715

Country: United States

Phone: (406) 587-3131

Platinum Seller

Active Listings: 55

Total Listings: 4289

Seller Type: FFL Dealer

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

Payment Methods: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order

RARE UNALTERED SRINGFIELD 1873 FIRST MODEL TRAPDOOR .45-70 RIFLE, #43XXX, MADE 1875

Description:
RARE UNALTERED SRINGFIELD 1873 FIRST MODEL TRAPDOOR .45-70 RIFLE, #43XXX, MADE 1875. This is one of the finest examples I’ve seen of a true early Model 1873 without any alterations or arsenal upgrades. It retains the correct long wrist/short comb stock with clear and sharp “ESA” cartouche along with the circle “P” firing proof. The hammer also has the early coarse checkering and the breech block is of the early high arch type. The lock plate is correctly dated 1873. The correct rear sight is graduated to “4” on the side and retains the slotless screws. It also has the early style cleaning rod. Still some light case color on the upper tang and breech block which is correctly marked “MODEL 1873” with eagle and crossed arrows. The barrel has the correct small “VP” with eagle head proof which is correct for rifles in the 40,000-60,000 serial range. This example still retains about all the barrel blue that shows a hint of plum only from age. Good blue on the barrel bands and screw heads. The trigger guard shows fine blue with light wear. Has the correct two click tumbler. The stock shows only light handling marks and has a “12” rack number lightly stamped ahead of the butt plate on the top portion. There is one very minor age crack coming forward from the front receiver screw on the left side- hardly noticeable. Action is tight and the bore is fairly bright with only some minor scattered corrosion and sharp rifling. A great and historic 151 year old Springfield .45-70 from the Pre-Custer Indian Wars era.

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government
Manufacturer: SPRINGFIELD
Model: 1873 1ST MODEL
Serial Number: 43XXX
Barrel Length: 32 1/2
Condition: FINE+
Bore Condition: FINE+

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