GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
EXCEPTIONAL 1889 DATED US MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.SPRINGFIELD188437265145-70Cal. 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. Traces of cosmoline in breech. Accompanied by a correct socket bayonet and 1885 standard issue scabbard. It would be difficult to find a nicer example. CONDITION: Extremely fine. About 99% orig blue found on bbl, lock, buttplate, trigger guard, bands and screws, largest loss of blue on top of buttplate. 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. 51905-3 JS (2,000-3,000)