Fall 2024 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
October 31st, November 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2024
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LOT 3249 – SPRINGFIELD 1879 U.S. TRAPDOOR RIFLE
01-25935
Cal. 45-70
S# 294145
Bbl. 32 5/8″. Replacement Buffington rear sight. 1873 dated low arch breech-block. Lock is marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / 1873”. 2 band fastened walnut stock w/ iron fittings & proper style sling.
UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked foreign triangular bayonet w/ scabbard & U.S. marked frog. Bayonet will not slide completely over muzzle.
PROVENANCE: ex-collection of Paul Eseppi.
STATUS: ANTIQUE
