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Tuesday 25 March 2025 e Wednesday 26 March 2025, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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An 1884 Model U.S. "Trapdoor" rifle, 1884

Estimate

€ 400 - 700

Sold

€ 1.625

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

USA
length 132 cm.
Round, rifled, 45/70 cal. barrel (bore in good condition and still visible rifling), with foresight, foldaway and adjustable rear sight, remains of marks such as "V", "P" and an eagle's head. Bolt block marked "U.S. MODEL 1884". Tang with serial number "391xxx". Remains of old finishing. Forward spring lock with smooth lock plate. Wooden full stock. Iron mounts. Trigger guard and base consisting of two pieces. Butt-plate marked "US" and with magazine. Iron elements keeping most of the browning. Iron ramrod. Complete with socket bayonet marked "US".