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Lot 240
Antique US Springfield Model 1878 45-70 Trapdoor Sporter Rifle
Estimate: $300 - $500
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
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| $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: 166330
Manufacturer: Springfield Armory (c. 1881)
Model: 1878 Sporter
Caliber: 45-70 Govt.
Barrel Length: 32.5 in.
OAL: 51.5 in.
Condition: Good-antique; wood stock has light wear for age; barrel has mostly brown patina w/ some rust & pitting; underside of breech retains strong case colors; bore is good & bright w/ light frosting; strong rifling
Includes: stock has been sporterized; missing cleaning rod; rear ramp sight
Marked: left side of barrel marked "V / P / eagle head / P"; breech is marked "US / MODEL / 1878"; left side of stock marked w/ "SWP / 1881" cartouche
Provenance: A San Antonio, Texas estate
No FFL NICS Check Required: Antique
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