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Wednesday 25 September 2024 e Thursday 26 September 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A rare Model 1888 U.S. "Trapdoor" Rifle, 1888

Estimate

€ 600 - 900

Sold

€ 1.063

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

USA
length 131,5 cm.
Round, rifled, 45/70 cal. barrel (a few areas of slight pitting inside, visible rifling), with foresight and foldaway and adjustable rear sight, with various marks including the letters "A", "P", eagle's head, "V" and "R". Bolt with "trapdoor" system, with remains of "U.S MODEL 1884" mark. Lock with lock plate marked "US SPRINGFIELD" alongside the US eagle. Back tang with serial number "56xxxx". Wooden, full stock marked "9B28" on the butt stock and with remains of stamps with colour now faded and no longer legible. Iron mounts. Butt plate marked "US" and with loading gate. Bands stamped "U". Some pitting. Complete with its integrated bayonet-ramrod.