Fall 2024 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
October 31st, November 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2024
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LOT 3251 – SPRINGFIELD 1884 TRAPDOOR CADET SINGLE SHOT RIFLE
01-25934
Cal. 45-70
S# 589550
Bbl. 29 1/2″ round. Blade front sight w/ Buffington rear sight. Low arch case colored 1884 dated breech block. U.S. Springfield marked lock. First type w/ 2 piece carbine style trigger guard. 2 band walnut stock w/ iron fittings. Left side has an SWP cartouche w/ 1892 date. Button tipped cleaning rod. Proper style leather sling in fair condition.
UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked foreign triangular bayonet w/ scabbard & U.S. marked frog. Bayonet will not slide completely over muzzle.
UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: photo of Paul Eseppi & 2002 Civil War exhibit.
PROVENANCE: ex-collection of Paul Eseppi.
STATUS: ANTIQUE
