I am not an antique firearms expert and do not want to misrepresent this rifle in any way.Дoesnt hurt to make a best offer. Please ask questions so you know what you are getting. #39 burned into stock and stamped in metal butt plate is 'US 39 39'.Division or regiment Number? It should help with determining the history of the rifle.ДЇiring pin or spring needs to be replaced.ДЈ0 day Lay-a-way with a $50 non-refundable deposit. Only pin point pitting on butt plate if that. I never fired it or done any refinishing or sanding.

I have only used cans of gun oil on this gun in the 55 years I owned this gun. The bore is dark with old grease but should clean up nicely. All I replaced was the hammer screw with an authentic one. Every piece seems to be original and gun does not seem to be restored in any way. The complete stock is in awesome shape for never being sanded or finished! There is one small gouging about ВЅвЂќ long and 1/16вЂќ deep in right side of stock in front of the breech and the rest are just nicks from normal wear! All done many years ago! See picвЂ™s!Д®verything is intact and complete.

No pitting but none of the bluing is left. Nice, complete brown patina on all metal parts. It was obviously intended as a weapon as well. The intended use was to attach this implement to the end of the rifle and use as an entrenching 'trowel' or shovel or perform various tasks that required digging. 'VP' stamp with a strong clear eagle stamp and a 'P' stamped below the eagle on the BBL by the breach.a '1' is stamped to the right of the 'VP' directly on the top middle of BBL.Д¬lear rectangle around the 'SWP 1891' Cartouche above trigger.Д¬lear 'P' cartouche on bottom of stock(firing proof Circled Script 'P'). These were designed to fit the 45/70-caliber 1873 'Trapdoor' Springfield Rifle and its variants.

The rarer Ramrods run $250-$350 more than common Knife bayonet Trapdoors. Opposite end of 35-3/8' Ramrod bayonet is threaded for cleaning rag or swabs and killing end is also used to force jammed shells or debris out. Although I cant recall him talking to me about the gun, he must have seen me admiring it as it hung on the wall of his shop. I have a regular account but do have a refund policy of 5 days! If you know how I can get more pic's to you let me know! Thanks!Д«ayonet locks in at 15' for killing. I inherited this old Springfield trapdoor with bayonet and leather sling from my grandfather in 1961. So many more pic's.I wish I could get them all to you. In better times this was a $1,200 to $1,400 rifle! In original and excellent condition! I do not believe this gun was EVER taken apart! The soldier took pride in its care! Description: 1891 issue, 45-70 Government, Ramrod Bayonet Model 1873 Trapdoor/Trap Door, U.S.

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