GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
EXTREMELY FINE, LIKE NEW, 1886 DATED US MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. SPRINGFIELD 1884TRAPDOOR 423454 45-70 Cal. 45-70. Standard configuration with 32-5/8" rnd bbl with long range Buffington rear sight. Gun retains virtually all of its bright orig blue and case hardened finish. It would be difficult to find a nicer example. Inspection cartouche dated "1886" probably shows this gun was assembled at armory with metal finished 1888-89 based on SN. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. About 99% orig blue found on bbl, lock, buttplate, trigger guard, bands and screws. Breechblock and tang retain 90% plus bright to muted case colors. Stock is sound, solid with several cosmetic dents and dings. Bright cartouches. Mechanically crisp with shiny bright bore. 52332-115 JS (800-1,200)