April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/12/2023
Only 1,050 Model 1877 transitional cadet rifles were originally manufactured from 1877 to 1878, with this rifle produced in 1878. Fit with proper cadet length blued barrel chambered in .45-70 with "P / V / P / (Eagle Head) / P" proofs at breech. Blade front sight and upgraded "R" marked Buffington rear sight. Low arch breech block marked "U.S. / MODEL / 1873". Blued lock is a hold over, retaining "1873" but with updated 3 click tumbler. Plain walnut military style stock mounted with 2-barrel bands, 2-piece trigger guard, and "US" marked butt plate. CONDITION: Very good. Arsenal applied blue has largely drifted to a plum patina. Stock smoothly refinished with markings largely illegible, and a few remaining impressions. Strong bore. Mechanically fine.