September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/6/2023
Made at Springfield Arsenal under royalty agreement with Remington between 1870 and 1871 with 22,013 made. Military blued finish 30" round barrel with missing dovetail front sight, rear sight, and 2 iron barrel bands. Gun most likely shortened from 32 - 5/8" and bayonet lug removed for use in Franco-Prussian War. Case hardened single shot frame with "(Eagle) / U.S.N. / SPRINGFIELD / 1870". Standard military walnut stocks with U.S. marked steel buttplate. Comes with steel ramrod. CONDITION: 10% fading blue with heavy wear and discoloration from heavy operation. Dark brown overall with pitting and heavy usage marks. Stocks have heavy usage marks and a dark oil soaked appearance. Dark pitted bore with functional mechanics.