Firearms
Sat, Jul 19, 2025 02:00PM EDT
Lot 528
Antique US Springfield Model 1870 50-70 Govt. Trap Door Rifle W/ Bayonet
Estimate: $700 - $1,200
Sold for
$700
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Serial: NSN
Manufacturer: Springfield Armory (c. 1863)
Model: M1870 Trap Door
Caliber: 50-70 Govt.
Barrel length: 32.5 in.
OAL: 51.5 in. (board: 58 in. long x 7.5 in tall x 3 in. deep)
Condition: Good-Antique; wood stock & forend have wear & patina commensurate w/ age & use; barrel & receive/lockplate have gray/brown patina w/ scattered rust & light pitting; buttplate is rusted; bore retains some brightness w/ scattered frosting & pitting throughout; strong rifling remains; bayonet has significant rust & brown patina throughout
Includes: ramrod; bayonet; display board for hanging; adjustable rear sight
Marked: lockplate is dated "1863" w/ eagle crest & "U.S. / Springfield" (faded); top of breech block marked "1870" / eagle head / crossed arrows / "U.S."; right side of stock has metal plaque labeled "7"
Provenance: A Seguin, Texas estate
No FFL NICS Check Required
Manufacturer: Springfield Armory (c. 1863)
Model: M1870 Trap Door
Caliber: 50-70 Govt.
Barrel length: 32.5 in.
OAL: 51.5 in. (board: 58 in. long x 7.5 in tall x 3 in. deep)
Condition: Good-Antique; wood stock & forend have wear & patina commensurate w/ age & use; barrel & receive/lockplate have gray/brown patina w/ scattered rust & light pitting; buttplate is rusted; bore retains some brightness w/ scattered frosting & pitting throughout; strong rifling remains; bayonet has significant rust & brown patina throughout
Includes: ramrod; bayonet; display board for hanging; adjustable rear sight
Marked: lockplate is dated "1863" w/ eagle crest & "U.S. / Springfield" (faded); top of breech block marked "1870" / eagle head / crossed arrows / "U.S."; right side of stock has metal plaque labeled "7"
Provenance: A Seguin, Texas estate
No FFL NICS Check Required
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