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Guns International #: 102999553
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Guns International #: 102999553
Antique 1881 U.S. SPRINGFIELD 20 ga. FORAGER TRAPDOOR SHOTGUN
Description: VERY SCARCE U.S. SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR 1881 SLANT DATE 20 GAUGE FORAGER SHOTGUN THIS IS A FIRST YEAR MADE GUN SERIAL # 240. ONLY 1376 TOTAL MADE FROM 1881-1885. IT IS A CORRECT GOVERNMENT ISSUED "FORAGER" WITH ALL THE RIGHT FEATURES. 26" BARREL WITH "P" PART OF THE "VP" PROOF MARK. A VERY GOOD SMOOTH BORE WITH SOME EXPECTED SCATTERED PITTING THAT IS GENERALLY LIGHT IN NATURE. METAL SURFACES TONED A LIGHT GRAY BROWNISH PATINA. THERE IS SOME SCATTERED PEPPERING WHICH IS MOST PREVELANT ON THE TRIGGERGUARD. LOCK FUNCTIONS FINE, CRISP & ROBUST WITH CORRECT 2 CLICK HAMMER, FUNCTIONING EXTRACTOR & TRAPDOOR. THE LOCK PLATE MARKINGS ARE LIGHT BUT MOSTLY LEGIBLE. WALNUT STOCK IN VERY GOOD SHAPE, NO CRACKS WITH SOME EXPECTED WEAR, SCRATCHES & HANDLING MARKS. INSPECTORS MARK REMAINS REAR OF THE TRIGGERGUARD (PIC 18) OVERALL A VERY GOOD EXAMPLE OF THESE WESTERN FRONTIER U.S. ARMY ISSUED GUNS, AS PICTURED AND RECENTLY FOUND IN AN OLD COLLECTION. SEE LAST PICS FOR DESCRIPTION FROM "FLAYDERMANS GUIDE TO AMERICAN ARMS" LOOK AROUND ON THE INET THESE SELL IN THE $2000.00 to $3500.00 RANGE FOR ONES IN SIMILAR or POORER CONDITION. CHECK OUT FORGOTTEN WEAPONS "MODEL 1881 TRAPDOOR FORAGER SHOTGUN" FOR AN INTERESTING VIDEO THE ESTATE WANTS IT SOLD. WHAT DO YOU THINK ? QUESTIONS or ADDITIONAL PICS, JUST ASK. $60.00 S&H INSURED DIRECT TO YOU NO LICENSE NEEDED. ANYWHERE THAT'S OK. Price: $1,750.00 Buy Now Antique: Yes Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge Manufacturer: SPRINGFIELD Model: 1881 FORAGER Serial Number: 240 Barrel Length: 26 Bore Info: SMOOTH Chambers: 2 1/2 Ejectors: WORKING Condition: VERY GOOD Metal Condition: AS PICTURED Wood Condition: AS PICTURED Bore Condition: VERY GOOD Barrel Type: ROUND Action: WORKS GOOD Triggers: GROOVED Stock: WALNUT Butt Pad: ORIGINAL Finish: AGED PATINA Weight: 6 lb 8 oz Sights: ORIGINAL Manufacture Date: 1881-1885 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102999553
Seller's Inventory #: OFFERS CONSIDERED
Guns International #: 102999553
Seller's Inventory #: OFFERS CONSIDERED
Guns International #: 102999553
Seller's Inventory #: OFFERS CONSIDERED
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