(C) LOT OF 2: MILITARY RIFLES.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/9/2016

The first rifle is a German Model 1871/84. 31.56" barrel in caliber 11x60mm. This is a standard military rifle. Has been altered by reducing the stock to the front band. Balance is all original. Metal is a mix of blue-brown patina. Has the military rear sight. Manufactured in Danzig. Matching serial number on barrel, frame, safety, rear barrel band, and floor plate. No number on stock. Very good bore and action. The second gun is a Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor rifle. 29-3/4" barrel in caliber .45-70. This is referred to as a Cadet rifle with the shorter barrel. This is the second type with one piece trigger guard. All metal is a grey patina. Wood is very good but dried out. Has a visible Sam Porter 1892 cartouche. Has the wrong cleaning rod (does not fit). Strong rifled bore and fine action.

CORRECTION: Comes with an extra black powder barrel.

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9526 & 53557