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 SPRINGFIELD 1868 TRAPDOOR WITH EXPERIMENTAL NICKEL PLATE Guns International #: 100888862 Seller's Inventory #: MR1089 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 Number of Active Listings: 875 Total Number of Listings: 34163 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Money orders, cashier or personal checks Description: Cal 50-70 U.S. Govt. 32-1/2" bbl, tompion and folding ladder rear sight. This is one of 30 rifles sent to the Beardslee Mfg. and Nickel Co. to experiment with nickel plating to increase corrosion resistance. They were then issued to various Army units for field trials. Letters from Springfield Research Service and Office of Machine Shop, National Armory, Springfield Mass accompany this rifle. Metal retains most nickel plating with some freckling. Markings are good. Action functions well. Overall wood is good condition with a repair on the right side forearm and typical dings and dents. This rifle is an extraordinary piece of History and would be a great addition to any collection! 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. Just recently we mailed the 127th edition of our privately-published catalog. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google. Price: $ 3,775. Sale Pending Antique: Yes |
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