United States, late 19th century. - Lot 169

Lot n° 169
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Result : 1 488EUR
United States, late 19th century. - Lot 169
United States, late 19th century. SPRINGFIELD Infantry rifle with percussion model 1873 with "trapdoor" snuffbox. Cal. 45-70. Serial number 124006. All metal parts rebronzed. Percussion lock engraved with the American eagle with inscription "U.S. SPRINGFIELD". The lid of the snuffbox is marked "US Model 1873". Round barrel with rise and rear sight, stamped with "V" "P" "eagle head" "P". Wooden stock with long barrel to the model, the butt plate is inscribed "U.S.". All fittings are stamped "U". Functional mechanism with three clear notches of armé. Steel ramrod to the model bronzed. The inside of the barrel mirror with good scratches. 131.7 cm (barrel 79 cm). (superbly restored, very good condition).
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