1863 Springfield Trapdoor .50-70 Rifle Model 1870

Selling on consignment: An excellent, untouched and crisp 1863 dated Springfield rifle, bearing martial marks and armoury stamps indicating a conversion to a "Model 1870" Trapdoor rifle, which was issued to the New Jersey State Militia.

This rifle is clearly stamped with both US government marks and inspector's initials, as well as having "N.J." issue and rack numbers on its perfect furniture. Overall It is presented in collecrtor grade condition, with a fully working and strong action, as well as a mint bore. With an honest dark age patina to the ironwork, this example has not been messed with and even the screws are generally unturned.

Difficult to find a better example.

Code: 51352