Very good condition antique US Model 1880 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle in .45-70 caliber that is a rare experimental model with a triangular ramrod bayonet and one of only 1,001 made. Rifle is in all correct original configuration. Lock is marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” with the American eagle. Breech block is marked “MODEL 1873”. Barrel has “VP” and eagle head proof marks. Rifle is serial number 154xxx, which is in the correct range. Mechanically functions fine and tight. Metal finish is nice original blue showing a little normal wear. Breech block retains strong original case colors. Bore is good with strong rifling and some pitting. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Left side of wrist has a sharp clear “SWP 1881” inspector cartouche. Underside of wrist has two “circle P” cartouches. Bayonet lock system works fine. A nice example of a rare Trapdoor Springfield variation.
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