July 30th 2016 Premier Firearms Sale (20)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/30/2016
32-5/8" barrel in .45-70 govt. This trapdoor rifle remains in excellent all original condition. Barrel retains approximately 90% of the blue-brown patina. Has the standard 1873 rear sight. Two barrel bands are both stamped "U". Has sling swivels. Trigger guard is brown patina with a smooth trigger. Perfect wood to metal fit at lock. Stamped "U.S. Springfield" with eagle. Left side of barrel has the "V.P." eagle head proof. Lock is stamped "U.S. Model 1873". Original walnut stocks are excellent with a "S.W.P." cartouche on left side (Sam Porter), date not readable. Strong cursive proof "P" on bottom of stock. Has a perfect action and strong, clean, near mint bore. Far above average Trapdoor.