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 US MARKED MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR SPORTING RIFLE Guns International #: 101534492 Seller's Inventory #: MERZ427 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: 931 Total Number of Listings: 32750 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: I believe this gun was one of a group of about 300 that was sold to Whitney Arms Company on order from Hartley & Graham in about 1883. They were converted into sporting rifles and used for the buffalo trade. This is the best of one of those rifles I have seen. It has a 30 inch octagon barrel, original front sight and Lawrence folding ladder rear sight. One piece walnut stock with a nicely checkered forearm and wrist. Frame is case hardened as is the breech bolt. Lock plate is also case hardened. Breech bolt is marked Model 1873 US. Buttplate is case hardened with US marking as well. This gun is in fantastic shape with most all barrel blue and bright case colors. Trigger guard has faded some. It has a bone inlay on the forend cap. Wood retains most original varnish with a few light dings. 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. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google. Price: $ 7,975. Antique: Yes |
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