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U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR
SERIAL NUMBER: 506031. BARREL: 32-1/2". CALIBER: .45-70. MANUFACTURED: 1890. "V/P/Eagles Head/P" proofs on the barrel. There is a boxed "SWP/1890" cartouche on the left side of the stock. Circled "P" firing proof on the wrist of the stock. "US" marked on the top of the butt plate. Standard blade front sight and Buffington rear sight. Ramrod bayonet is absent. Military blued finish and oiled wood stock. Butt plate with trapdoor for cleaning kit. CONDITION: Metal is fair overall, with heavy brown/gray patina. Wood has minor handling marks, scrapes and scratches. Bore is clean overall with some frosting near the muzzle. Rifling remains strong. Hammer is tight, holding all cocks. ANTIQUE