RARE LONG RANGE US SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE

SERIAL NUMBER 225770. BARREL 32.5". CALIBER 45-70 GOV'T. This is a specially made factory long range Target Trapdoor. It has the special order 32.5" full round barrel with eagle head and VP proofs on left side. The military rear sight is regulated out to 1100 yards but has no Rifle or Carbine stamps. The long range curved base tang sight has side markings to 500 yards. The specially made walnut half stock has single barrel band with sling swivel and small U, pistol grip, roll over cheek piece, rear sling swivel and aluminum checkered target butt plate. Left side of stock has a strong SWP 1887 cartouche. Case color block is dated US Model 1873. Front sight is period globe. Condition. Fine overall. Barrel has smooth blue patina with some freckled age spotting and appears to have an old wiped on finish with some light salt and pepper texture. The block retains approximately 80% original case colors. All legends are sharp. Stock is near mint . Bore is strong but does show some black powder residue. Probably unique factory made target rifle obviously made for someone of importance but remains a mystery. A NTIQUE