GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
EXCEPTIONAL 1891 DATED US MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE WITH RAMROD BAYONET.SPRINGFIELD188853424845-70RAMROD BAYONETCal. 45-70. Standard late configuration with 32-5/8" rnd bbl with long range Buffington rear sight and combination ramrod bayonet. Gun retains virtually all of its bright orig blue finish. This is a very nice example that has seen little use. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Over 90% orig blue found on bbl, lock, buttplate, trigger guard, bands and screws. Breechblock and tang retain strong traces of case colors. Stock is sound, solid with several cosmetic dents and dings. later varnished finish. Bright cartouches. Mechanically crisp with shiny bright bore. 51905-4 JS (3,000-4,000)