GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
FINE SCARCE MODEL 1871 SPRINGFIELD ROLLING BLOCK ARMY RIFLE.SPRINGFIELD1871NSN50-70Cal. 50-70. Standard configuration with 36" bbl with two spring-retained bbl bands. 1-3/4" 2-blade adjustable rear sight. Made by the Springfield Armory under Remington's patent which is marked in 2-lines on tang. Though 10,000 were made, guns are quite scarce in orig configuration. Typical Remington rolling block mechanism marked on right receiver with spread wing eagle above "US / SPRINGFIELD / 1872", opposite side "MODEL 1871". CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is mostly grey/bright with some rust and pitting around breech. Receiver and mechanism retain strong traces of case colors. Stocks are sound and well fit with no discernible markings. "US" surcharged buttplate is overall grey and pitted. Mechanically gun is crisp and functional with shiny bright bore. 51389-23 JS (1,500-2,500)