GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
VERY FINE 1889 DATED MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE WITH MATCHING BAYONET. SPRINGFIELD 1884 447491 45-70 Cal. 45-70. This is a very fine crisp example retaining much of its orig finish of the pre-ramrod-bayonet variety. Gun is in the standard configuration 32-5/8" bbl with Buffington long range rear sight with wind adjustment, blue and case colors. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Gun retains much of its orig blue finish though dulling and thin in areas. Case colors are bright on tang and breech. Accompanying bayonet also retains most of its orig bright blue finish, especially crisp cartouches are found in well fit stock with hand worn patina with a few minor storage blemishes. Mechanically fine with bright crisp shiny bore. 51389-21 JS (1,500-2,500)