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CONDITION: Fine, in its untouched original configuration, retains 50% original blue and oil quenched casehardened finishes showing proper signs of Indian Wars era use with genuine smooth brown and gray patina on the balance and otherwise attractive defined markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is also fine with numerous scattered period scratches and dents, a few minor chips, and mostly defined edges and cartouche. Mechanically excellent. This attractive correct Custer era U.S. Springfield Model 1873 trapdoor carbine would make a fine addition to any U.S. military arms collection!
Provenance: The Greg Lampe Collection.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
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CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 95% plus arsenal refurbished blue finish
on the barrel with some very minor
wear visible around the muzzle, and
95% plus vivid arsenal refurbished case colors on the frame. Arsenal refurbished wood is very fine with distinct edges, a few minor handling marks, and crisp cartouches.
Mechanically excellent. This
exceptional example would be very difficult to improve upon!
Provenance: The Bob Howard Collection; The Greg Lampe Collection.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500