#47 • Springfield 1873 “Trapdoor” 45-70 Caliber Rifle

Part of November Firearms Auction (timed auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $330.00

Status: Sold

32.25" Barrel, single shot "Trapdoor" style steel action with wood stock and forend. Features: adjustable ladder style rear sight, fixed front sight, steel butt plate barrel bands and nose piece, sling mounts with military sling installed. Good vintage condition with some case color remaining inside the receiver. Wood shows light scratches and dents from normal use, steel has worn to a vintage grey patina with some mild surface oxidation, pitted bore with some rifling still present. Solid crack on right side stock throat. Overall nice example of a Springfield .45-70 Trapdoor. Military markings. SN 367699