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Lot 234
Beautiful Antique US Springfield Model 1888 Ramrod Bayonet Rifle W/ Signed Books
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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Serial: 561360
Manufacturer: Springfield Armory (c. 1893)
Model: 1888
Caliber: 45-70 Govt.
Barrel Length: 32.5 in.
OAL: 51.75 in.
Condition: Very good-antique; wood stock has moderate-light wear for age; barrel retains nice blue finish w/ some plum hue and light rust & wear; breech block retains strong and vibrant case colors; bore is very bright w/ some light frosting; strong rifling
Includes: ramrod-bayonet w/ locking system; buttplate compartment (empty); Buffington rear sight; Book I and II of "The .45-70 Springfield", by Albert J. Frasca, Ph.D. and Robert H. Hill
-Book I and II are both signed "A. FRASCA" and hand serial numbered "844" of 1,000 special first edition copies.
Marked: left side of barrel marked "V / P / eagle head / P"; top of breech marked "U.S. / MODEL / 1884"; left side of stock marked w/ "SWP / 1893" cartouche; "A.L." marked on stock behind trigger guard tang
Provenance: A San Antonio, Texas estate
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