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Springfield 1873 Trapdoor .45-70 SN: 201214

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 700.00 USD
Springfield 1873 Trapdoor .45-70 SN: 201214
Rifle. Single-Action. Breech Block Action. This is a Infantry Rifle that has been converted to carbine configuration. Barrel shortened to 22 1/2". Rear sights stamped "R" for rifle. lock plate stamped "U.S. Springfield/Eagle" Trapdoor stamped U.S. Model 1873". Buttplate stamped "U.S." Barrel stamped with "V P/Eagle proof" with a additional "P", and "R". No cartouches, or "P" proof visible on wood. There is a repair forward of the barrel band. Hammer has been repaired/altered. Bore is dark/pitted with rifling present. Hammer/trapdoor lock up tight. barrel has turned a plum color with traces of blue. receiver, triggerguard, and buttplate have turn a gray patina with pitting. hammer has traces of blue. NRA Condition-Near Good as Altered. Antique firearm.