COMPOSITE MODEL 1870 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.

COMPOSITE MODEL 1870 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 50 CF. NSN. Unusual rifle with 32-1/2″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with 1,000 yard ladder rear sight. Breech block has no markings & lockplate is from a Colt Model 1861 special musket. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with small rectangular cartouche on left side flat. It has two bbl bands & a slotted head ramrod. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & bands retain a smooth even medium brown patina with traces of blue on front part of receiver & breech block. Stock has a crack through left side flat, otherwise wood is sound with numerous nicks, scratches & dings. Good mechanics, strong dark bore. 4-57624 JR378 (1,250-1,750)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	98	$805.00	COMPOSITE MODEL 1870 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 50 CF. NSN. Unusual rifle with 32-1/2″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with 1,000 yard ladder rear sight. Breech block has no markings & lockplate is from a Colt Model 1861 special musket. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with small rectangular cartouche on left side flat. It has two bbl bands & a slotted head ramrod. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & bands retain a smooth even medium brown patina with traces of blue on front part of receiver & breech block. Stock has a crack through left side flat, otherwise wood is sound with numerous nicks, scratches & dings. Good mechanics, strong dark bore. 4-57624 JR378 (1,250-1,750) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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