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Frank James Trapdoor Springfield Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
Frank James Trapdoor Springfield Rifle
SN: 96964 Carved into the stock is his name, copies of articles on this rifle being auction by son of Frank James (Robert James) auctioning this rifle to benefit the red crossing 1918. Also good shirt stud mentioned in article as selling for $31 in 1918 and belonging to James boys. Two notarized letter tracing provenance from 1918 to modern times. The rifle is in good condition and complete other than cleaning rod. Many chips in Woodstock, good markings, and good overall. About 50-70% original blue remaining and natural patina with minor natural aging. 29" barrel, no cleaning rod, Buffington rear sight. James and Peggy Aplan personal collection. Antique Firearm