Springfield Model 1873 "Trapdoor" Rifle, .45-70 Cal.
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Model 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield rifle, .45-70 caliber, serial # 23585. Lock plate marked "U.S. Springfield" with eagle logo, breech marked "US Model 1873". Barrel marked "VP" with a symbol of an eagle head proof mark, with additional "F" and "S", barrel bands marked "U", script "P" proof mark underside of barrel. Faint cartouche to left side with initals and date "1882". Walnut stocks, metal frame, round barrel, standard sights. Barrel length - 33". Overall length - 52". Provenance: Private Ringgold, Georgia collection. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)
Model 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield rifle, .45-70 caliber, serial # 23585. Lock plate marked "U.S. Springfield" with eagle logo, breech marked "US Model 1873". Barrel marked "VP" with a symbol of an eagle head proof mark, with additional "F" and "S", barrel bands marked "U", script "P" proof mark underside of barrel. Faint cartouche to left side with initals and date "1882". Walnut stocks, metal frame, round barrel, standard sights. Barrel length - 33". Overall length - 52". Provenance: Private Ringgold, Georgia collection. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)
Condition
Overall good/fair condition with overall loss to bluing, surface rust, and numerous areas of pepper pitting. Numerous dings, surface of stocks. Action is good. Bore is dark. Cleaning rod is not present.
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Springfield Model 1873 "Trapdoor" Rifle, .45-70 Cal.
Estimate $300 - $400
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