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THBSpringfield Model 1873 Rifle with Metcalf Device
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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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Springfield Model 1873 Rifle with Metcalf Device
.45-70 caliber, 32.625" barrel retained by two barrel bands, S/N 65479 . Blued and color case hardened finish, smooth walnut stock with long wrist and short comb. Standard early Springfield lock markings with 1873 on third line, early breech block marked U.S./MODEL/1873 over crossed arrows, small script SWP cartouche in an oval opposite lock, [circle]-P proof behind triggerguard. High arch breech, two-click tumbler, smooth trigger, solid buttplate without implement compartment. M1873 rear sight, musket-style front sight/bayonet lug, stacking and sling swivels, M1873 jag head cleaning rod with flat face. Equipped with experimental Metcalf device loading block attachment. 1,008 US M1873 rifles were assembled with the Metcalf modifications during 1876, with the guns believed to be in the 60,000 to 74,000 serial number range. The system attached a wooden block that held 8 spare cartridges on the right side of the gun, in front of the lock plate. A very scarce variant rifle for the advanced trapdoor collector.
Fine. Retains much of the blued finish with the case color fading and dulling. Marking remain clear and crisp. Mechanically function, fine bore. Stock with scattered handling marks and a couple of very small surface chips around the tang area, but retaining some feathery texture. A very nice example of a very rare Trapdoor.Condition
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