Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Model 1868 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle, c. 1868-72, walnut stock with very light cartouche, steel lockplate marked with an eagle and U.S./SPRINGFIELD, and 1863, front of trapdoor marked 1869 with an eagle's head, crossed arrows, and U.S, serial number 17844 marked on barrel and receiver, barrel lg. 32 1/2, overall lg. 51 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600
Stock has some nicks and dings, steel parts have some pitting and have been cleaned.
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