September 20th 2015 Premier Firearms Sale
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/19/2015
Serial number is 185146, barrel length us 32-5/8", caliber is 45-70 govt. Standard all original Trap Door in excellent condition. All metal surfaces, smooth blue brown patina, the block is stamped model 1878, barrel has "VP" eagle inspector stamp with a P and there is a W on top of the barrel, walnut stocks are excellent, all original. There is a 1" hairline crack on left side of forend and a 1" hairline crack back of side plate. Has a SWP cartouche in rectangular box but date is not readable (Samuel Porter). Has a near mint bore and perfect action. According to the Springfield research letter, this well cared for rifle was shipped by serial number to Company C, 21st Kansas volunteer infantry, 1898 Spanish American War. Records were located in the United States archive group 94.