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Springfield Rifle
(MR605-18-121) US MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD
This one has the real neat retractable spike bayonet. Some one has totally cleaned the metal, leaving it a silverish coloration. They did not over buff, markings show nicely. The wood on this gun is in very nice condition with cartouche still showing. There is the name "Hyland Company" on the buttstock. This is one of the later guns in the 545,XXX serial range. Mechanically VG. Bore is a little dirty with maybe a pit or two but in good condition. Has standard Buffington sight. This is a very decent looking Springfield. e
A $ 625
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Springfield Rifle
(MR656) EARLY, HEAVILY USED SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR
45,XXX serial range with high arch breech block. Lock probably was replaced and is dated "1883". Evidently was used a lot in the Old West days. One side of the wood shows saddle wear and has worn the wood down nearly to the bbl. The whole stock is in well used condition. Gun is complete and is a wonderful piece of American West History with a lot of character. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 475 sale pending
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Springfield Rifle
(M5-736x-17-455) EXTREMELY RARE MODEL 1873 RICE TROWEL BAYONET
For use on Springfield rifles. This bayonet was designed by General Rice. It actually was kind of a good idea but it just didn't work out. The idea was that it would be a combination bayonet/digging tool. It really didn't do either very well. For one thing, the high brass didn't like it because it looked goofy in parades having a shovel on the end of a gun, and in the field it didn't work so good because soldiers were prone to leave it on the rifle while they were trying to dig a hole, thus either plugging the muzzle or even possibly bending the bbl if they got into rocky terrain. These were used for a short time by a couple of different units. Anyway, it makes for a very good collectable. These are in VG+ condition. They have some age markings to them but are still very nice. No dings and alot of blue remaining on the handle. A very unique item for anyone with a Springfield collection. e
two available $ 375./each ~ sale pending on one
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Springfield Rifle
(MR573-18-118) SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAP DOOR RIFLE
Caliber 45-70. Fine bore, orig sights include the Model 1873 rear sight with the correct updated hooded front sight, orig ramrod is intact, orig wood in fine cond with a sharp cartouche, just a few light handling mars on the stock. Gun is generally in exc cond with 95% orig blue and 90% case colors on the lock. Nice, clean, sharp gun. e
A $ 1,495
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Springfield Rifle
(MR594-16-241) SPRINGFIELD 1884 CADET RIFLE
Light pitting throughout the metal. Overall color is kind of a bluish-brown. Metal on receiver is in relatively good condition with good markings. All metal has a rather dark antique look. There is some case colors on the trap door. Wood has a couple of rather deep gouges on the left side. Evidently it has rubbed against something. Other than that, overall condition is good and solid. e
A $ 750
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Springfield Rifle
(MR645-17-457) EXTREMELY RARE FULL LENGTH TRAPDOOR STOCK ONLY
Made for the experimental Springfield with the Metcalfe cartridge block attachment. These guns were made in a limited amount in approximately 1876. It is believed that none of them were ever issued. There were possibly one thousand of them made and most of them were disassembled, I guess, shortly afterwards. This stock is in fine condition with a few minor chips of wood missing. It shows no use. It has a crisp, sharp cartouche. No splits or cracks. If you had the right parts you could assemble a very interesting Springfield experimental rifle. Stock only. e
A $ 1,250.
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Springfield Rifle
(MR646-17-461) VERY RARE MODEL 1870 TRAPDOOR RIFLE PARTS ONLY
Full length bbl missing the rear sight. The lock plate is complete but side plate is missing. Trigger mechanism is intact. It has the correct cartouche on the side of the stock. Stock is very good except for the front portion that is missing. Still a very rare collectable. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 250. sale pending
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Springfield Rifle
(MR622-17-459) SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1878 TRAPDOOR RIFLE
Cal 45-70. Excellent bore. Original sights. Original wood is in fine condition with excellent cartouche. No splits or cracks. Very few mars or dings. Bbl retains about 75% blue turning a plumish brown color. Traces of case colors on the trapdoor turning dark as well as the lock plate. Original sling swivels intact. Correct ramrod and complete with original bayonet. A very nice, clean, all original little gun in the 350,XXX serial number range. e
$ 1,375.
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Springfield Rifle
(MR620-17-443) SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1881 US MARKED 20 GAUGE FORAGER SHOTGUN
Marked on top of the trapdoor is "Model 1881". Serial number is 675. Approximately 1,000 of these were manufactured. All have a carbine style trigger guard and half stock. Generally VG condition with a plum/brown patina to the bbl. Nice bore. Lock plate shows traces of case color with the balance turning dark. It has the "US" marking on the nickel plated buttplate with a fair amount of nickel remaining. Overall wood is generally VG; very lightly cleaned with a light coat of varnish added. Very scarce little item. e
A $2,900.
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Springfield Rifle
(N61-17-442) CUSTER RANGE U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CARBINE
Fine bore, stock has trapdoor, clean smooth metal, bbl is a blue gray patina coloration, most blue is present on the trapdoor, lockplate, hammer and rear sight. Walnut is very nice with just a few dings. Serial number 40,XXX, bbl bears proofs on this example. With folder of research. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 5,500.
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Springfield Rifle
(MR236-17-458) CUSTER RANGE U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 CARBINE
Serial number 37,XXX, clean smooth metal-very dark blue plum patina coloration, nice bore. Includes 3-piece cleaning rod in the buttstock. VG wood. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 5,750.
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Springfield Rifle
(MR561-16-576) SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1881 U.S. TRAP DOOR SHOTGUN
Frequently called a 'Forager'. Less than 1,300 of these were ever manufactured and this one is in fine cond. Marked '1881' on the block, serial number is 780, fine bore. Orig wood shows some very minor handling marks but no splits or cracks and is in fine cond overall. Bbl is mostly a gun metal grayish coloration, block has turned a nickelly coloration, exc markings on the sideplate. Good, clean, sharp gun. All orig. e
A $ 3,250
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Springfield Rifle
(MR305-18-117) U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR SADDLERING CARBINE IN .45-70 CALIBER
22” barrel with Buffington rear sight and the correct Model 1890 protector band, VG bore, overall metal is basically a blue plum patina coloration, VG wood. Serial Number 380,XXX. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 2,250
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Springfield Rifle
(MR619-17-440) VERY RARE EXPERIMENTAL 1886 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR CARBINE
Cal 45-70. These guns feature a 24" round bbl, Buffington sight and a very unusual full length stock with an uncapped forearm fastened by a single bbl band. The front bbl band has a wrapped around style designed for sliding into a saddle scabbard. There were 1,000 of these made. This gun is in the 334,XXX serial number range. Originality guaranteed 100%. Correct saddle ring and bar still in tact. Excellent bore. Overall metal is a plum-brown color. Traces of blue. 1873 marked trapdoor has excellent markings and traces of case colors. Wood is absolutely untouched and no splits or cracks. Rare gun! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 3,950.
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Springfield Rifle
(MR639-17-437) 1840 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE CONVERTED TO MUZZLE LOADER
Features a 42" bbl. 69 cal. Gun retains all the correct features such as 3 retaining bbl bands. Lock is marked "D. Nippes" followed with US markings underneath. Also on the lock plate is marked "Mill Creek PA 1841". Overall gun is generally VG with good cartouches. Metal has turned plum-brown patina. Correct sling swivels still intact. Mechanical cond is VG. A few minor dings and a small crack in front of the lock plate. Other than that it is a very fine all original untouched little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $1,175.
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Springfield Rifle
(MR624-17-444) SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR MODEL 1884 RIFLE
Cal 45-70. Excellent + throughout. Mint bore. 98% bright blue. All vivid case colors remaining on the lock. Original wood is untouched with a sharp cartouche. A few handling mars. Correct bayonet with nickel plated scabbard and brass Stuart saber hook with US embossed brass insignia. Excellent inside and out. e
A $ 2,175.
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Springfield Rifle
(MR621-17-446) SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE
Cal 45-70. Model 1873. Original sights. Excellent bore. Original wood in VG+ cond with just a few minor dings and mars. Sharp cartouche. Original metal is in excellent cond with 90% original bbl blue. Receiver retains 75% bright vivid case colors. All original and complete with original bayonet and correct scabbard with Stuart saber hook connecting to the leather frog. Hook has the large US insignia embossed on it. Excellent throughout. e
A $ 1,650.
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Springfield Rifle
(MR625-17-445) SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR 1884 RIFLE
Cal 45-70. Overall gun is absolutely superb condition with 98%+ bright original blue. The trapdoor retains 98% bright vivid case colors with most of the lacquer still in tact. Original wood has excellent cartouche and very few handling marks. 100% all original and probably as finest as you will find. Complete with original bayonet in excellent cond and nickel plated scabbard. Original leather frog and complete with Stuart saber hook embossed with a large US brass insignia. Excellent throughout and hard to improve upon. e
A $ 2,150.
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Springfield Rifle
(MR628-17-447) SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE
Cadet model with a 29" bbl. Fine bore. Original sights include Buffington rear sight. Original wood is in fine cond with very few light handling mars. Most original varnish . A few light scuffs and dings. No splits or cracks. Correct sling swivels. 136,XXX serial number range. Overall metal is excellent with 95% original blue and 75% thinning case colors on the receiver. Excellent throughout. e
A $ 1,075. sale pending
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Springfield Rifle
(MR623-17-460) SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR MODEL 1888 WITH RAMROD AND BAYONET FEATURE
Very interesting gun in the 564 serial number range. It has the correct compartment in the butt for tools. Trapdoor is marked "1884 Model" and has the typical "US Springfield" stamping on the rock plate. Wood has marked in several different places "C.E. Main". Overall gun is in fine cond and appears unfinished. It was left in the white. Possibly an experimental model? It has the correct on piece trigger guard, sling swivels, wooden front sight with a cartouche marked on the stock. Excellent cond overall with a plum grey-brown patina to the bbl and lock plate as well. Very interesting gun. e
A $ 995.
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Springfield Rifle
(MR415-17-453) US MARKED MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAP SPORTING RIFLE
I believe that this is one of the guns that were converted to sporting rifles by the Meacham Arms Co. for frontier use in the 1880's. This is the finest I have ever seen with 99% plus vivid orig case colors and bright vivid blue All orig 30" heavy weight octagon BBL. Checkered wood is like new. The finest in the country. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 14,500
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Springfield Rifle
(MR574-18-120) SPRINGFIELD TRAP DOOR MODEL 1884 RIFLE
Caliber 45-70. VG+ bore, orig wood has a sharp cartouche with numerous dings, mars and rack marks, complete with upgraded iron pistol grip cap, orig sights include a hooded front sight. Bbl retains very little blue and is mostly a light gun metal gray coloration, traces of case color on the lock. In generally VG cond overall. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 1,095
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Springfield Rifle
(MR627-17-441) U.S. SPRINGFIELD TYPE THREE FENCING MUSKET
This fencing musket is in way above average condition with decent wood, VG bore and very nice case colors on the trap door. Nice cartouche dated 1884. e
A $ 775
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Springfield Rifle
(MR571-16-285) SPRINGFIELD TRAP DOOR MODEL 1884 RIFLE
Fine bore, orig wood has nice inspectors marks, very minor handling mars and dings, 95% orig bright blue, trap door retains 90%+ case colors. All orig little gun in nice cond with correct sights and cleaning rod, however, missing the sling swivels. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 1,375
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Springfield Rifle
(MR595-18-122) VERY RARE SPRINGFIELD FENCING MUSKET
I believe this to be the forked variation which has the lead filled bore. Missing the hammer. These originally were cut to 24". Overall gun has the usual scuffs and dings to the wood but sound with no splits or cracks. Blue-brown patina coloration to bbl. Case colors on the lock plate. Missing sling swivels and cleaning rod. Very scarce gun. Only a couple thousand of these were ever manufactured. e
A $ 575
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Springfield Rifle
(MR565-18-115) SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1886 EXPERIMENTAL TRAP DOOR CARBINE
This is a very rare, guaranteed all orig little carbine with a 24" bbl, full length carbine style stock, Buffington rear sight, correct 340 serial number range. Appears that the orig wood has been very lightly cleaned and is in very near exc cond, bore is generally VG and could probably clean to exc, correct trap door in the butt with orig cleaning rod. Less than 1,000 of these guns were ever manufactured. Guaranteed all orig; complete with correct sling swivels, sling ring and bar on the side. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 5,975
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Springfield Rifle
(MR607-16-242) SPRINGFIELD CADET 1884 RIFLE
Light pinprick pitting throughout the metal. Cracked tang at the screw. Wood has been cracked and repaired in several spots but looks pretty good. Original Buffington sight. Has cleaning rod. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 675
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Springfield Rifle
(MR569-15-239) SPRINGFIELD TRAP DOOR MODEL 1884 RIFLE
Caliber 45-70. Fine bore, orig wood is in VG+ cond with a sharp cartouche, no splits or cracks, very few handling mars, if any. Bbl retains 97-98% bright blue, breech bolt retains virtually all the case colors. Gun has the updated metal pistol grip cap, correct bayonet which retains all the orig blue; complete with correct sling swivels and cleaning rod. All orig, fine little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 1,750
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Springfield Rifle
(MR509-18-119) RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAP DOOR CADET RIFLE
Correct 29-1/2" bbl. In fine overall cond with some case colors remaining on the trap door, bbl retains almost all blue which is starting to tone to a pleasing antique patina coloration. Wood is in VG cond but shows some handling marks and there are a few rack numbers on the stock; no cracks or losses of wood. Correct orig sights, VG bore. Very nice, rare gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 1,275 sale pending
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Springfield Rifle
(MR436-15-248) DELUXE PRESENTATION 1884 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE
On the side of the stock is a large, very elaborate, silver presentation plaque, inscribed with "Awarded For Expert Marksmanship." The plaque is approx 3" x 2." Features full-length fancy burl wood in excellent condition. BBL retains about 90%+ blue, the cases colors on trapdoor are somewhat faded but still good case colors showing. Accompanying this gun is a framed photo of a group of sharpshooters holding trapdoor rifles. Very interesting and unique firearm. I've never seen another trapdoor done in this configuration. All original and in excellent condition. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 6,500
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