GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
VERY FINE MODEL 1868 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.SPRINGFIELD18682108750 CENTERFIRECal. 50. Standard configuration with 32-1/2" bbl made from Civil War surplus 1863 dated Springfield musket. Breech block dated "1869" with eagle head and "US" surcharge. Lock has standard Springfield markings of eagle, "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" and "1863" rear of hammer. Matching SNs are found on bbl and breech. CONDITION: Fine overall. Bbl is bright/grey. Breech and lock are grey/silver with traces of case colors. Stock is sound with old refinish such that the Civil War cartouches are weak. Gun appears orig and complete. Mechanically fine with crisp shiny bore. 51389-19 JS (2,500-3,500)