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Springfield M.1879 Trapdoor Infantry Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Springfield M.1879 Trapdoor Infantry Rifle
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Single Shot Cartridge Infantry Rifle, #216360, .45-70 CF cal., 32-5/8'' round barrel with hooded front sight attachment, ''U.S./Model /1873'' on trapdoor below hinge, spread-eagle on lockplate near ''U.S./Springfield'', ''US'' on buttplate tang. Metal originally blue finished except case hardened trapdoor, oil finished one-piece walnut stock with 1882-dated ''SWP'' inspector's cartouche on left side. (Ref. page 4 of the book, ''The .45-70 Springfield'', by Poyer and Riesch.) Condition is fine to excellent with smooth, toned finish and excellent markings. Stock is nicely colored, smooth, solid and shows nicely. Action is tight and crisp, bore is bright. Est.: $1,200-$1,800. (Antique)(Joe Poyer)