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U.S. Springfield Trapdoor single shot rifle, .50 caliber, 32.5” barrel, wood stock, leather sling,

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD
U.S. Springfield Trapdoor single shot rifle,  .50 caliber, 32.5” barrel, wood stock,  leather sling,
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U.S. Springfield Trapdoor single shot rifle, .50 caliber, 32.5” barrel, wood stock, leather sling, S/N 19, from the Stembridge collection; prototype to Model 1870 short receiver, studio converted to .45-70 caliber(to fire blanks); overall fair + condition showing a grey patina on metal surfaces with a good bore, crisp action, good markings and overall good stock displaying scattered marks, dings and scratches from carry andstorage, also remnants of inspector’s initials behind trigger guard tang. Previously in the Little John’s auction of the Stembridge Armory (June, 2007), with documentation as Lot 273 in that sale andnotation “Used in the movie “Dream West”.). (Antique). Est.: $400-$800.