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Springfield 1878 Trapdoor .45-70 SN 297727

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
Springfield 1878 Trapdoor .45-70 SN 297727
Auction Only Available to USA Residents
United States military single shot rifle features blued finish, full length wood stock, case color breech block & tang, 32" barrel, cleaning rod, sling swivels, stacking swivel, Buffington adjustable rear sight, blade front sight. Bore is very good or better condition. Retains 90% blue, with some bare metal on the tang. Markings are typically crisp and even, include: "US SPRINGFIELD" and eagle on lock plate, "A", "P", "V / P" over eagle on barrel over chamber, "US" on buttplate. Stock is excellent condition with some dents. Observed feint large circled "P" under wrist, "SWP / 1885" in box on left of wrist. Hammer locks up tight. There is some pitting on the buttplate. Possibly the stock has been lightly sanded and could have a old re-blue, hard to tell. NRA Condition-Fine to Excellent. Antique Firearm.