SPRINGFIELD 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.
Cal. 45-70. S# 460925. Mfg. 1889; belly of stock in-front of trigger guard stamped "L7/53". Standard config. with 32 5/8" barrel, Buffington rear sight and walnut stock. CONDITION: barrel has good lightly fading original blue mixing with brown patina and spots of wear and oxidation. Action and top of hammer have bronze tone within traces of finish; visible colors and blue in protected areas. Original wood finish shows considerable wear at top of wrist with scattered dings and marks. Buttplate has large spot of heavy oxidation and unknown residue. Near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: From the Lifetime Collection of Malcolm Zickler, Ret. USAF Lt. Col. (01-28971/MD). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.
Cal. 45-70. S# 460925. Mfg. 1889; belly of stock in-front of trigger guard stamped "L7/53". Standard config. with 32 5/8" barrel, Buffington rear sight and walnut stock. CONDITION: barrel has good lightly fading original blue mixing with brown patina and spots of wear and oxidation. Action and top of hammer have bronze tone within traces of finish; visible colors and blue in protected areas. Original wood finish shows considerable wear at top of wrist with scattered dings and marks. Buttplate has large spot of heavy oxidation and unknown residue. Near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: From the Lifetime Collection of Malcolm Zickler, Ret. USAF Lt. Col. (01-28971/MD). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.
