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Springfield Rifle

(EL-MR509) RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAP DOOR CADET RIFLE

Correct 29-1/2" bbl. In fine overall cond with some case colors remaining on the trap door, bbl retains almost all blue which is starting to tone to a pleasing antique patina coloration. Wood is in VG cond but shows some handling marks and there are a few rack numbers on the stock; no cracks or losses of wood. Correct orig sights, VG bore. Very nice, rare gun. e

A $ 1,275

Springfield Rifle

(EL-MR508) U.S. MODEL 1884 SPRINGFIELD TRAP DOOR RIFLE

Nice looking rifle with beautiful case colors on the trap door, pretty much all the blue on the bbl, stock is in VG cond with cartouche dated 1888, ramrod and correct Buffington rifle sight are both present. Nice, tight action and exceptional bore. Very nice trap door Springfield. e

A $ 1,475

Springfield Rifle

(EL-MR507) U.S. MODEL 1873 TRAP DOOR SPRINGFIELD SADDLERING CARBINE

379,XXX serial number range, possibly Arsenal refinish as it is in very, very good cond. Bright, shiny, near perfect bore, nice solid action, correct carbine rear sight and the very hard to find sectional cleaning rod in the buttplate. This is a fine trap door carbine. e

A $ 1,575

Springfield Rifle

(EL-MR473) TRAP DOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE

Very nice original rifle, unaltered, marked U.S. Model 1884, correct Buffington sight, near exc bore. Overall cond is VG with a lot of case colors on the trap door and pretty much all the blue remaining on the bbl. Wood is also in VG cond; some very slight handling marks. Very nice cartouche dated 1889. This 1884 is the variation that does have the cleaning rod and the standard type spike bayonet which is included. A nice addition for somebody that wants a VG orig trap door Springfield. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,295

Springfield Rifle

(EL-MR475) VERY FINE MODEL 1871 ROLLING BLOCK U.S. ARMY RIFLE

Made by Springfield on the Remington Rolling Block #1 action. Gun features two bbl bands, 36" bbl which is in the white, case hardened receiver, folding leaf sight. In fine cond retaining a considerable amount of the case hardening; some toning. Bbl has most of the bright finish remaining with a slight light brown patina starting to develop. Orig wood is untouched with a sharp cartouche, U.S. marked buttplate and the Springfield markings with the Eagle 1872 on one side and Model 1871 marking on the other side of the receiver. All orig and exc throughout; hard to improve upon. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,250

Springfield Rifle

(MR436-12-312) DELUXE PRESENTATION 1884 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE

On the side of the stock is a large, very elaborate, silver presentation plaque, inscribed with "Awarded For Expert Marksmanship." The plaque is approx 3" x 2." Features full-length fancy burl wood in excellent condition. BBL retains about 90%+ blue, the cases colors on trapdoor are somewhat faded but still good case colors showing. Accompanying this gun is a framed photo of a group of sharpshooters holding trapdoor rifles. Very interesting and unique firearm. I've never seen another trapdoor done in this configuration. All original and in excellent condition. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 6,500

Springfield Rifle

(MR414-10-642) US MARKED MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAP SPORTING RIFLE

I believe that this is one of the guns that were converted to sporting rifles by the Meacham Arms Co. for frontier use in the 1880's. This is the finest I have ever seen with 99% plus vivid orig case colors and bright vivid blue All orig 30" heavy weight octagon BBL. Checkered wood is like new. The finest in the country. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 18,500

Springfield Rifle

(MR389a-11-675) SPRINGFIELD U.S. MODEL 1873/78 TRAPDOOR RIFLE

Nice clean smooth metal, good looking blue brown coloration on bbl, all markings very nice. Assortment of dings, scratches and scrapes on the very solid stock, visible cartouches, fantastic bore, orig rifle sights. Also included is U.S. marked socket cleaning rod. Bayonet (no scabbard) is in VG cond. Good solid trapdoor. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $895

Springfield Rifle

(MR374-11-566) U.S. SPRINGFIELD/REMINGTON MODEL 1903

Manufactured in 1942. WWII issue, of course. Appears to have original barrel as it is an RA bbl dated 10-42. This gun very possibly is original as manufactured in 1942 and not gone through an arsenal rebuild. Quite a bit of cosmoline in action and bbl. I believe it was checked after the war, deemed serviceable and not needing rebuilding; cosmolined and stored for decades. A piece of history that fought for our freedom! e

M $ 1,200

Springfield Rifle

(MR373-10-578) U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903

Originally built by Springfield in 1932, undoubtedly a WWII veteran. Refurbished after the war at Augusta Arsenal. Perfect bore in "6-44 HS" marked bbl. This 03 has had little or no use since it came out of the arsenal. An interesting War Dept./DCM receipt form dated June 1948 to a Sgt. Blowers comes with the gun. Sgt. Blowers owned this gun and kept it in mint cond for almost 60 years. Complete with orig Model 1907 sling. This is a great Model 1903. Later manual included, Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 925

Springfield Rifle

(MR372-13-655) EXTRAORDINARY U.S. MODEL 1879 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR SADDLERING CARBINE IN .45-70

Fine bore, correct Model 1879 rear barrel sight, Serial number 139,XXX with the 1881 carbine buttplate; complete with original three piece cleaning rod and shell extractor. 90%+ darkening blue overall, nearly all bright vivid case colors remain on the trapdoor! Excellent wood with VG cartouche. Great trapdoor! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 4,950

Springfield Rifle

(MR336-10-577) U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR SADDLERING CARBINE

132,XXX serial number, excellent bore, 60-70% blue on the barrel, hammer and lockplate, the balance is a plummish blue patina coloration, smooth metal with a small area of light pitting near end of the forestock, excellent wood with most varnish remaining, original sights with rare front sight hood marked ‘C’. Original cleaning rod under buttplate. e

A $ 2,100

Springfield Rifle

(M4-225-12-315) FACTORY ENGRAVED U.S. SPRINGFIELD 2ND MODEL 1875 OFFICERS MODEL RIFLE IN CALIBER .45-70

Overall gun is in fine condition. The wood retains virtually all of the original oil finish, nicely checkered on the forearm and the wrist area; correct wooden half pistol grip that these are usually encountered with. Forend cap and ram rod tip are both nickel plated and retain most all of the nickel. Buttplate, upper tang, sideplate, breech bolt, hammer, frame and retaining band are all very nicely and elaborately engraved. Overall gun is guaranteed all orig and in extraordinary condition with virtually all the original blue on the barrel and vivid case colors on the lock, hammer and breech bolt. Very scarce little gun-only 250 of these were manufactured and this one is probably in better condition than most of them by far. Fine gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 27,500

Springfield Rifle

(MR262-10-576) U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1879 TRAPDOOR SADDLERING CARBINE IN CALIBER .45-70

22” barrel, good bore, trapdoor buttplate and correct sights. Barrel has some pitting on the back half; the remaining metal is smooth, clean and is a dark blue plum patina coloration. Nice stock with just a few light handling mars and a small crack near the forend. Nice example of an 1879 trapdoor carbine. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,500

Springfield Rifle

(N49-9-1163) U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1866 ALL IN CONVERSION RIFLE IN .50 CALIBER

36-5/8” barrel, fair bore, three barrel bands, smooth metal is a plum brown patina coloration, original sights, VG wood, good cartouche. Complete with cleaning rod. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,575

Springfield Rifle

(MR236-10-643) CUSTER RANGE U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 CARBINE

VG+ bore, Serial number 37,XXX, clean smooth metal-very dark blue plum patina coloration. This example has the 3-piece cleaning rod in the buttstock. VG wood. e

A $ 5,750

Springfield Rifle

(N61-11-674) CUSTER RANGE U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CARBINE

Fine bore, stock has trapdoor, clean smooth metal, barrel is a blue gray patina coloration, most blue is present on the trapdoor, lockplate, hammer and rear sight. Walnut is very nice with just a few dings. Serial number 40,XXX, barrel bears proofs on this example. e

A $ 6,500

Springfield Rifle

(MR305-10-656) U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR SADDLERING CARBINE IN .45-70 CALIBER

22” barrel with Buffington rear sight and the correct Model 1890 protector band, VG bore, overall metal is basically a blue plum patina coloration, VG wood. Serial Number 380,XXX. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,250

Springfield Rifle

(MR230-9-1168) U.S. MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE IN .45-70

32-5/8” barrel, bright shiny bore, fine condition overall with perhaps 30% original blue remaining, the balance thinning to a blue plum patina coloration. Generally fine walnut with a few dings on the left side near the cartouche, excellent markings; complete with ramrod and bayonet. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,275

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