Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Model 1882 Chaffee-Reese Rifle, c. 1884, walnut stock with a crisp cartouche on the upper left butt, and a circle P below the triggerguard, steel fittings, receiver marked U.S.-SPRINGFIELD.-1884., blued-steel barrel has V/P over an eagle near the breech, barrel lg. 27 7/8, overall lg. 49 in.
Estimate $500-700
Stock has a few dings and nicks, barrel and bands retain most of their original blueing with a few scattered light pits.
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