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THBLee Vertical Action Springfield Rifle
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6270 Este Ave.
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United States
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About Auction
LiveOct 30, 2018
Cowan's is honored to present the Magnificent Sword Collection of William Koch in its two-day firearms, militaria, and American history auction, with a focus on the Civil War. Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
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- Lot Description
Lee Vertical Action Springfield Rifle
.45-70 caliber, 32.625" barrel retained by two barrel bands, no S/N. Blued finish, smooth straight-gripped walnut stock. Receiver tang marked U.S. / PAT. MAR. 16th 1875 . No proofs on barrel, fine script ESA cartouche on reverse wrist. US M1873 pattern rear sight, graduated to 11 , musket-style front sight/bayonet lug. 1873 pattern flat faced jag head cleaning rod, retains both sling swivels and stacking swivel. These very scarce rifles designed by James Paris Lee utilized a Martini style dropping block action. Only 143 were produced circa 1875, making these one of the rarest of the US martial rifles from the Indian Wars period.
Very good. Retains some thinned blued finish with a mostly plum brown patina and some scattered flecks of surface oxidation. All markings remain clear, mechanically functional, very good, lightly frosted bore, stock crisp with scattered bumps and dings and handling marks.Condition
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