July 2022 Sealed Bid Auction : Sale S0722 Lot 2034
A GOOD 50/70 MODEL 1868 U.S. TRAPDOOR SERVICE RIFLE SIGNED SPRINGFIELD CIRCA 1870, serial no. 39,371,

Product Details

A GOOD 50/70 MODEL 1868 U.S. TRAPDOOR SERVICE RIFLE SIGNED SPRINGFIELD CIRCA 1870, serial no. 39,371,
with 32 1/2in. barrel rifled with three groves, fitted with a block and blade front-sight and elevating ladder rear-sight, the hinged breech block stamped "MODEL / 1870" with the "U.S." Eagles head inspection stamp, the lock bearing the Eagle "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" cypher to the centre and dated 1863 on the tail, regulation iron mounted full walnut stock, complete with sling swivels and original rod. The barrel, action and lock with much fading finish.



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Estimate £600-800

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament