June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/25/2018
There were only 341 Model 1870 carbines made and they were all produced in 1871. Standard bright barrel, original saddle ring bar and ring, and blued single band and trigger guard. Block is stamped “U.S. / MODEL / 1870” with an eagles head. Flat lock with beveled edges and standard Springfield Civil War markings in center "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" with a large eagle and dated 1864 at tail, shield shaped checkering on hammer spur. Left side of walnut stock has a clear "ESA" cartouche for inspector Erskine S. Allin, behind trigger guard tang stamped "19" and with "B" cartouche. Standard 1870 carbine steel furniture with buttplate tang stamped "US" on tang and "125" on back. Very good, overall. Barrel and ring bar retain a bright surface with some scattered marks and abrasions. Furniture retains about 40-60% blue finish with some thinning. Lock and block retain darkened and faded case colors and scattered dark spots. Wood good with excellent markings and some few scattered marks from use and age cracks. Small area on both sides of forend, near barrel band, have been professionally restored. Fine action and excellent bright shiny bore with deep rifling. A very scarce carbine in wonderful condition.
Manufacturer
U.S. Springfield