SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.
Cal. 45-70. S# 169328. Mfg. 1881; star mark by S# indicates arsenal refurbish/rebuild. Standard config. with 32 5/8" barrel. 1873 dated breechblock. M1879 rear sight and walnut stock with slotted tip ramrod. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: blued socket bayonet with scabbard, leather frog and US marked brass hanger. CONDITION: balance of metal has faded to brown/gray patina with marks and oxidation; hammer shows blue & faint case colors on protected areas of breechblock. Original wood finish shows aged, worn appearance with numerous dings and marks along with small chip in ramrod channel. Dark bore shows strong rifling. (01-29941/MD). ANTIQUE. $500-800.
Cal. 45-70. S# 169328. Mfg. 1881; star mark by S# indicates arsenal refurbish/rebuild. Standard config. with 32 5/8" barrel. 1873 dated breechblock. M1879 rear sight and walnut stock with slotted tip ramrod. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: blued socket bayonet with scabbard, leather frog and US marked brass hanger. CONDITION: balance of metal has faded to brown/gray patina with marks and oxidation; hammer shows blue & faint case colors on protected areas of breechblock. Original wood finish shows aged, worn appearance with numerous dings and marks along with small chip in ramrod channel. Dark bore shows strong rifling. (01-29941/MD). ANTIQUE. $500-800.
