GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
EXTREMELY FINE 1891 DATED MODEL 1888 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.SPRINGFIELD188851301245-70Cal. 45-70. Standard configuration with 32-5/8" rnd bbl, long range Buffington rear sight with "VP" over eagle head proofs and "ramrod-bayonet". About 65,000 of this model was made between 1889-1893. This particular gun has rack numbers on buttplate and "NGP" markings showing ownership of National Guard of Pennsylvania. CONDITION: Extremely fine as professionally refinished. Gun retains virtually all its bright blue on bbl, lock and mountings and bold, bright case colors on trapdoor and hammer. Markings all crisp and easily discerned with light pitting under blue at breech and first inch of bbl. Stock markings including cartouche are all easily discerned. Stock is sound and solid with hand worn patina and two inset repairs at toe. A hooded front sight is an addition. Mechanically fine with crisp bore. 51389-22 JS (1,000-1,500)