Day 3: The American Civil War: Gettysburg & More

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Lot 448

[MILITARIA] Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle

Estimate: $250 - $500

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$175

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Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle. Springfield, Massachusetts. Lockplate stamped with a Federal eagle and "US / Springfield," and "1884" to the rear of the hammer as well as to the top of the barrel. Cartouche reads: "SWP/1891" located to the center of the wrist. Cut-down barrel: 24 1/2 in. Overall: 40 3/4 in. Rear sight appears to be a reproduction.

WITH Modern leather sling. 22 1/2 in.

Most of the metal is smooth with a thick, pleasing, chocolate patina over all surfaces, and a walnut stock and forearm with minor pitting throughout, likely from usage.

Note: This lot cannot be packaged and shipped in-house. Successful bidders winning items marked as being packaged and shipped by a third-party service are responsible for paying the third party directly. We are happy to offer complimentary drop-off service to local third-party packing/shipping companies in Columbus, Ohio.

[Civil War, Union, Confederate, Firearm, Colt, Pistol, Revolver, Rifle, Musket, Smith and Wesson, Springfield]

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Day 3: The American Civil War: Gettysburg & More

[MILITARIA] Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle

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