$738
U. S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle, c. 1886, .45-70 caliber, serial number 364558, walnut stock with a crisp cartouche on the left side of the stock, blued-steel fittings, lock marked "U.S./SPRINGFIELD," trapdoor marked "U.S./MODEL/1884," with proof marks on the breech, barrel lg. 32 5/8, overall lg. 51 3/4 in. Estimate $700-900 Stock has a few dings and nicks with a crisp cartouche, lock, barrel, and other steel fittings retain almost all of their original blue finish, trapdoor and barrel tang retain some of the color case finish, the action functions properly, and the bore is bright and sharp 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
