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LOT 1162
Exceptional and Rare U.S. Springfield Model 1877 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 75239, 45-70
Government cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Reportedly, 4,500 of these transitional “Model 1877” carbines were
manufactured between 1877-1878, with approximately 2,500 manufactured in the first half of 1877 ending around serial number 76725, and another 2,000
manufactured in the first half of 1878 ending around serial number 89729, with some changes noted between these two production batches; most notably the rear sights, differences in the
finish of the breech blocks and markings on the breech blocks and locks (reference lot 275 auction 89). Manufactured within the correct serial number range, with a high-arch breechblock, standard
blade front sight, notch and folding ladder rear sight graduated to 1,200 yards with stepped base, standard three-groove rifling, “MODEL/1873/(eagle head with crossed arrows)/U.S.” breech block marking,
eagle and shield motif and “U.S./SPRINGFIELD/1873” on the lock with a three-click tumbler, single stacking sling swivel on the barrel band, smooth trigger, saddle bar and ring on the left, crisp circled script “ESA/1877”
inspection cartouche of Springfield Master Armorer Erskine S. Allin stamped on the left wrist of the stock. The stock has a thick wrist, a 10 1/2 inch comb and a trapdoor compartment in the butt.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 90% plus original combination oil-quenched casehardened and blue finishes with sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. The stock is also excellent with an overcoat of protective rich dark oil finish, some scattered light handling marks, defined edges and an exceptionally crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. This exceptional example of a rare U.S. Springfield Model 1877 Trapdoor carbine would be a prized addition
buttstock. Brass blade front sight and Lawrence patent notch/folding ladder rear sight.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 85% arsenal refurbished blue finish on the barrel, and 50% vivid arsenal refurbished case colors visible mostly in protected
areas with smooth brown and gray patina on the balance and some scattered light freckling and surface corrosion. Wood is also fine as re-oiled, with defined edges, some scattered light scratches, and visible cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
to any U.S. military firearms collection! Estimate: 6,000 - 10,000
LOT 1163
Fine Indian Wars Era U.S. Sharps New Model 1859
Metallic Cartridge Conversion Carbine - Serial no. 73586, 50-70 U.S. Govt
cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This Sharps
was originally manufactured in 1863-1865 as a percussion carbine for use in the
Civil War, and was one of 31,098 carbines returned by the U.S. Government to Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co.
in 1867, who received a contract for refurbishment and alteration of their guns for use with metallic cartridges. This
example features a sleeved barrel with three-groove rifling done at the time of alteration, and standard markings and features. Script “ET” oval inspection cartouche stamped on the left wrist and “DFC” (David F. Clark) ribbon cartouche on the left center of the
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fading at the top of the breech block, attractive original grains in the stock with some scattered light dents and scratches, distinct edges and an exceptionally crisp cartouche and firing proof. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1164 Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle - Serial no. 418635, 45-70 Government cal., 32 5/8 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1888. Blade front and Buffington ladder rear sight, left breech end of barrel marked with “V/P/eagle head” proofmarks, “US/MODEL/1884” marked high arch breech block,
eagle and shield next to “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” marked on the lock plate, boxed script “SWP/1888” final inspection cartouche of Samuel W. Porter stamped on the left stock wrist, circled script “P” proof stamp behind the lower tang, two-piece trigger
guard and trigger bar assembly, serrated trigger, iron cleaning rod, and smooth buttplate marked “US” on the heel.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retains 97% original blue finish, 90% plus vivid original case colors with minor