GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
FINE LOT OF 3 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR INDIAN WAR RIFLES.SPRINGFIELDM-18684923550-70Cal. 50. Standard configuration with 1870 dated breech block made from 1863 dated Civil War surplus musket. Matching SN 49235 on breech and bbl with unknown militia SN 5084 on right side of bbl and other rack numbers stamped on buttplate. CONDITION: Very good overall appears orig and complete with possibly restored front sling swivel. Metal is grey overall. Stock is sound. Mechanically functional with crisp bright bore. 51500-68 JS (1,500-3,000)
SPRINGFIELD 1869 CADET 739 50-70 Cal. 50. Rare 1870 dated Model 1869 cadet rifle. Standard configuration with 29-5/8" bbl, matching SN 739 found on bbl and breech. A total of only 3422 of these rifles were made utilizing surplus Civil War locks and this particular one is dated "1865". CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl is grey with traces of finish, staining and pitting. Breech retains about half of its blue and case, though muted. Stock is sound and solid with some erosion, especially on left side at wrist, partially obscuring inspectors cartouche. 51500-69 JS (500-1,000)
SPRINGFIELD 1870 NSN 50-70 1870 dated Model 1870 Springfield rifle in standard configuration. CONDITION: Very good overall. Appears orig and complete along with accompanying leather sling like found on earlier 1870 dated Model 1868. Markings all discernible including inspectors cartouches, both Civil War and later after conversion. Metal is overall mottled grey. Fine action and bright crisp bore. 51500-70 JS (500-1,000)