MR1673 VERY NICE U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR RIFLE;. Barrel is excellent inside and out! 32-5/8 inch round barrel chambered in 45-70 caliber with a bright shiny excellent bore. Blade front sight and stepped base rifle-style rear. Breech block is marked “1873” and retains a large percentage of original thinning case colors. Near excellent wood fits very well and has an arsenal marking on the right side of the stock in red paint reading “0 / 14 / 58.” Leather sling and all markings are very good to excellent including the stock cartouche dated 1883. Correct buttplate with three swivels and cleaning rod. Excellent mechanics. A very good example Springfield Trapdoor rifle. An excellent rifle overall! 239,XXX serial range
ANTIQUE $ 2,175.
