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THBRare Springfield Model 1877 Rifle
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6270 Este Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
With offices in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Denver, Cowan’s holds over 40 auctions each year, with annual sales exceeding $16M. We reach buyers around the globe, and take pride in our reputation for integrity, customer service and great results. A full-service house, Cowan’s Auctions specializes in Am...Read more
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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
Rare Springfield Model 1877 Rifle
.45-70 caliber, 32.625" barrel with two barrel bands, S/N 76684 . Blued and color case hardened finish, smooth walnut stock with thick wrist and long comb. Standard early Springfield lock markings with 1873 on the third line, no barrel proofs, 1873 marked breech bock, clear ESA/1877 cartouche on reverse of stock and very good [circle]-P proof behind triggerguard. High arch breech, smooth trigger, 2-click tumbler. Stepped base 1877 rear sight graduated to 1,100 yards, front sight/bayonet lug, correct cleaning rod, retains stacking and both sling swivels, solid buttplate without trapdoor. A scarce transitional gun with both late 1873 and early 1877 features, falling at the very end of the 1873 serial number range and the beginning of the 1877 serial number range.
Very good. Retains much of the blued finish with thinning and wear. Markings clear and crisp throughout, mechanically functional, very good bore that needs to be cleaned. Stock crisp with scattered bumps and dings and with some traces of feathery texture.Condition
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