1870 springfield trapdoor rifle serial numbers

Purchases totaling $20,000 or more must be paid within three (3) days of the date of the sale. ANTIQUEĬash Payment Discount: 3% Participation Requirements: Valid Credit Card required for bidding approval Payment Options: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Check, Money Order, and Wire Transfer Visa MasterCard Discover American Express Payment Instructions: PAYMENT All merchandise must be paid in full within ten (10) days of the date of the sale. All in all a nice rifle that has been the subject of restoration many years ago. The wiping rod is a recreation but works and fits properly. The beech front sight has been replaced with a contemporary example. Action operates properly and single set trigger operates properly. Several small repairs have been performed to the wood stock one at the rear of tang to repair a minute chip and one at heel of butt plate to repair a minute chip.

The barrel and action have been refinished many years ago. CONDITION, Very good with partial restoration. Believed to be the 1st variation with high arched breech block. These are the most attractive of all Springfield Armory produced arms and have always been treasured by collectors. This example has number 62 on barrel and receiver, and number 66 on set trigger, inside trigger guard. High arch breech marked 'MODEL 1873' Rifles do not true serial numbers but have assembly numbers.

Breech block and pewter forend tip engraved in same pattern as lock. Fitted with special single set trigger, folding Beech type front sight and pattern 1873 rear rifle sight graduated to 1100 yards on staff and 400 yards on base. Case colored and engraved lock plate and hammer, barrel band, butt plate and trigger guard assembly. Low Estimate: 10,000 High Estimate: 15,000 SERIAL NUMBER 66 BARREL 26' CALIBER 45-70 GOV'T MANUFACTURED 1875-1877.Produced for sale to US Army Officers starting in 1875.

1870 springfield trapdoor rifle serial numbers