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Indian War Springfield M1873 TD Infantry Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD
Indian War Springfield M1873 TD Infantry Rifle
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Indian Wars U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Infantry Rifle, #261893, .45-70 Gov't. cal., 32-5/8'' barrel is marked ''V/P/(eaglehead)/P'' and ''A'' at breech with later pinned tall-blade front sight, later Buffington adjustable rear sight (marked ''R'' for Rifle) and folding adjustable peep tang sight; flat lockplate is marked ''(spread eagle)'' to left of ''U.S./Springfield'' beneath trapdoor latch; steel furniture including two spring-retained barrel bands (top with sling swivel), two-piece triggerguard with sling swivel, buttplate marked ''US'' on top tang, nosecap, slotted button-head cleaning rod; one-piece oil-finished walnut fullstock. Condition is very good, the barrel with a smooth brownish-blue patina, and balance of the metal gunmetal gray (deep blue on triggerguard bow) with all markings sharp. Stock is smooth and solid lacking an inspector's cartouche at left wrist (perhaps sanded but fits tight and flush) and a crack at right behind nosecap. Action is strong and smooth; bore is clean with deep rifling. Est.: $800-$1,200. (Antique)