$738
U. S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle, c. 1892, .45-70, serial number 551540, walnut stock with a crisp cartouche dated 1892, a "9" stamped on the right side of the butt, and "9/D/23" stamped on the top of the butt in front of the buttplate, lock marked "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" with an eagle, marked on the trapdoor "U.S./MODEL/1884," breech marked "V/P" over an eagle, barrel lg. 32 5/8, overall lg. 52 in. Estimate $700-900 Stock has a few dings and nicks, steep fittings and barrel are a blue/plum color, the lock functions properly, and the bore is bright with some very light scattered pitting. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-11-04
