GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
FINE PAIR OF MODEL 1884 SPRINGFIELD RIFLES.SPRINGFIELD188444140245-70Standard configuration still retaining much orig finish. Breech dated "1884" and bright cartouche dated "1888". CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl retains 80%+ orig finish though turning overall plum. Muted case colors. Solid stock with crisp inspector marks and scattered storage dings and dents. Complete with brown leather Rock Island Arsenal marked sling. 51500-74 JS (1,000-2,000)
SPRINGFIELD 1889 535996 45-70 Standard configuration with added Freund patent checkered metal pistol grip, Buffington rear sight with hooded front sight. Stock is marked with rack numbers for 43rd Separate Company. Like its mate, it retains much of its orig finish with bright cartouche dated "1892". CONDITION: Very good to fine. Metal retains much orig finish though case colors are light and muted. Stock has numerous storage dings and dents, with sound military sling. Mechanically functional, bright shiny bore. 51500-75 JS (500-1,000)