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US Springfield Model 1873, CAL: 45-70. MFG: 1873. SN:173853 32 1...
Item # 4387
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Winning Bid US $600 First bid $500
Quantity 1 # of bids 3
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Started 2021-11-13 00:00:00
Ended 2024-05-31 17:01:00
   

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Description

US Springfield Model 1873, CAL: 45-70. MFG: 1873. SN:173853 32 1/2'' barrel, U.S. made trapdoor breech loading action. Straight grip stock appears to have original finish & displays numerous use/age/handling/storage scratches/dings/gouges throughout.. Visible cartouche above trigger on left side with 1887 date. Military style metal butt plate with surface rust/plumb coloration & has ''US'' stamping at top. Barrel has plum/grey patina overall, some scattered light scratches w/ little more wear around muzzle. Receiver is covered with rust speckling. No visible case hardening on breechblock top & underside. Breech lock marked with ''U.S. MODEL 1873'' & serial number on the breech block. ''V.P'' over eagle head stamped on barrel just forward of receiver. The lock plate is stamped with eagle & '':U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1873''. The rear sight is original 1873 trapdoor rear sight with graduations marked on left side from 1 to 5 then the flip up ladder marked 6 to 12 windage & elevation adjustable in good functioning condition. Front sight is small blade on block. Bore has light rust/pitting & beginning to darken with still very visible rifling. Steel trigger guard, barrel band, sling swivel & hammer are dark & show some rust & some staining. Trigger is smooth finished. Double swivels on front barrel band & single swivel on front of trigger guard. Original cleaning rod/ramrod present. Mechanical function is good. A nicely maintained rifle with very good overall finish. Antique, No FFL Req. - Value: 1000 to 2000

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US Springfield Model 1873, CAL: 45-70. MFG: 1873. SN:173853 32 1...
Item # 4387
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Price: US $600
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