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SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1868 RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 400.00 USD
SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1868 RIFLE.

Cal. 50 CF. S# 4127. Bbl. 32 1/2". Mfg. circa 1868-1872, w/ 1869 date on short arch breechblock. Receiver & bbl. have different S#s (4127 & 4657) w/ fixed front & folding ladder rear sights. Two bbl. bands w/ sling swivels & illegible cartouche left stock flat & ramrod. CONDITION: metal is a blue, brown & gray patina, stock has an added coat of varnish, now flaking w/ light to moderate marks, dings & dents throughout. Bore shows visible rifling, but is dark w/ pitting, ring & slight bulge a few inches from muzzle. (01-22265/CW). ANTIQUE. $250-400.