S#: 190680 | Mfg. Date: 1882 | 32.5” Barrel | .45-70 Government | U.S. Springfield Armory single-shot Trapdoor breech-loading rifle | Breechblock marked “U.S. MODEL 1873” | Undated lockplate marked with Federal eagle and “U.S. SPRINGFIELD” | Model 1879-pattern adjustable Buckhorn rear sight with range and windage graduations | Front blade sight | Two-band full-length walnut military stock | Full-length cleaning rod | Sling swivels | Barrel displays “V / P / Eagle Head” U.S. proof and inspection markings | Steel buttplate marked “U.S.” with additional “3” rack/property marking | Serial number 190680 falls within Springfield Armory’s October–December 1882 production range |||| CONDITION: Very Good. Metal surfaces retain substantial dark blue/brown finish with scattered thinning, freckling, oxidation and patina. Breechblock retains considerable bright finish with scattered spotting and sharply legible “U.S. MODEL 1873” markings. Lockplate has faded to a bright gray patina with scattered freckling while retaining strong eagle and “U.S. SPRINGFIELD” markings. Rear sight appears complete with graduations and adjustment components intact. Walnut stock is solid and retains attractive color and finish with nice battle patina. Mechanically functions. Bore is good with strong rifling and very slight pitting ||||| CLASS: ANTIQUE