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THBUS M1875 Springfield Trapdoor Third Model Officer's Rifle
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6270 Este Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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LiveMay 2, 2018 - May 4, 2018
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- Lot Description
.45-70, 26" round barrel with single barrel band, no S/N. Blued and case hardened finish, checkered walnut stock with applied pistol grip and checkered forend. Lock engraved with simple, open foliate scrolls and marked US / SPRINGFIELD. Hammer, receiver, tang, breechblock, block release, barrel band, triggerguard and buttplate engraved ensuite. Breechblock marked in three lines: US / MODEL / 1878. Barrel with standard V / P/ Eaglehead proofs and additional "P" and "R" inspections, buttplate marked US. Circle-P proof in toe of stock, behind pistol grip. Crisp SWP / 1885 cartouche on counterpane. 1879 pattern rear sight, folding globe front sight, folding peep sight mounted on wrist. Engraved German silver forend cap, wooden cleaning rod with brass tip and slotted jag on reverse. Only 477 Trapdoor "Officer's Rifles" of all patterns were manufactured ca 1875-1885, with approximately 100 of the 3rd model guns produced. This is very fine, 100% complete, correct and original example in a very nice state of preservation.
Very fine. Retains much of the blue on the barrel which is thinning and fading and mixing with a plum brown patina. Case colors on the lock, hammer, barrel band and buttplate have faded to a mottled brownish gray, with the breechblock retaining more vibrant coloration. All markings crisp and clear. Mechanically functional, fine bore with some minor frosting in the grooves and some lightly scattered pinpricking. Stock crisp with sharp checkering, some light handling marks and minor bumps and dings. Retains a fine cartouche and circle-P mark. Cleaning rod fine as well. A really lovely example of one of the most attractive long arms produced at Springfield during the Indian War era.Condition
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