September 10-12, 2019 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/10/2019
Lot consists of (A) Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor rifle with a breech block marked "US Model 1878". Lock is undated and is marked with an Eagle above "US Springfield". Windage rear sight with "R" marking. Fixed front sight. Blued metal parts. Gun fitted for socket type bayonet. Full military walnut stock. Comes with leather period sling and cleaning rod. CONDITION: 70% original barrel blue with shootable bore. 60% lock colors from later arsenal refinish. Wood has service marks and has added coat of finish. Mechanically solid. (B) Springfield Model 1870 Trapdoor rifle with breechblock dated 1870 with "Eagle over crossed arrows over U.S.". Civil War style lock dated 1863 with Eagle and U.S. Springfield markings. Military sights and set up for socket bayonet. Full military walnut stock with cartouches on left side. Comes with period leather military style sling and cleaning rod. CONDITION: Barrel and hardware have been cleaned to in the white condition with lock and breechblock having some applied finish. Wood has service wear but appears to be original finish with fading cartouches. Shootable bore with good mechanics.
Barrel Length
(A) 32" (B) 32"
Caliber/Bore
(A) .45/70 (B) .50/70
Manufacturer
(BOTH) Springfield
Serial Number
(A) 335161 (B) 34429