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Springfield 1873 Trapdoor .45-70 SN: 50763

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
Springfield 1873 Trapdoor .45-70 SN: 50763
US military single shot rifle features 32" barrel, blade front sight, tangent rear sight with elevator ladder, cleaning rod, sling swivels, stacking swivel, external hammer. Bore is poor condition, dark & corroded with traces of rifling. Metal surfaces show as mostly patina brown, some gray color in protected areas, bare metal showing on edges, patina and some pitting on breech and lock plate. Stock is very good condition with small creases & dents. Breech block is dated 1873. Cartouche on left wrist under hammer shows oval shape (letters inside hard to read). "P" in circle in stock below lower tang. Buttplate marked "US" on forward top edge. "Springfield" on lock plate partially eroded. Number "49" in paint on toe line of stock. Condition is NRA Very Good *** Antique Firearm ***