This rifle is a modern reproduction of the Springfield Model 1873 Officer's Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine ,SN #SA55, 45-70, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this factory model 172 carbine retain about 96% original silver finish taking on a slightly yellow-bronze tarnish overall and showing some areas thinning slightly along the high edges and lower tang along with some other mild handling marks. The front sight shows some light verdigris and a few of the screw heads show light slot wear but this is rather unobtrusive. The metal surfaces are embellished with light tasteful foliate scrollwork and with a stylized Federal Eagle and "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" on the lockplate. The checkered select walnut stock remains in near excellent condition retaining about 95% original varnish which shows minor wear along the grasping areas along with some other scattered light handling marks. The butt shows some nice subtle grain figure and the checkering remains crisp. The saddle ring is intact along with the checkered steel pistolgrip and Vernier-style rear sight and the action seems to function well mechanically. Included is the original presentation case that rates very good plus showing some scattered overall light dings and scuffs along the lid and corners, the interior blue baize lining backer has detached from the lid and shows some areas pulling up slightly but is otherwise intact and two keys are provided. A very nice example of the special silver-plated model which was made in very limited numbers.
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