GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
MODEL 1868/1878 US SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.SPRINGFIELD1868/187860650-70Cal. 50-70. Very nice trap door with "1870" dated breech, SN "606" on bbl and breech, buttstock inspected "ESA" and later "SWP / 1881" (Samuel W. Porter). PROVENANCE: Purchased from Robert Abels, NYC, circa 1960. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Crisp action with shiny bore, with very light discernible rifling. Traces of color on breech and lock. Stock is sound and solid with hand worn patina, with crisp cartouches, metal overall cleaned and grey. 50925-10 JS (3,000-5,000)