^Lot 33 Early Springfield M.1873 Trapdoor Cartridge Carbin

Early U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Cartridge Carbine, with 1877 updates (longer stock comb, trapdoor in butt), #40922, .45-70 CF cal., 22'' round steel barrel with steel blade front sight, adjustable sliding leaf rear sight; ''U.S. / Model / 1873'' stamped at trapdoor hinge; ''US'' on steel buttplate. Blued lockplate marked ''(spread eagle) / U.S. / Springfield / 1873''. Straight originally oil-finished walnut stock with faint inspector's cartouche at left wrist; iron sling bar and ring mounted opposite lock; single iron stacking swivel. Sliding door in butt reveals trap containing original three-piece cleaning rod. Mfg'd 1873-1877. Condition is very good+, retaining a nice even blue/brown color to barrel; trapdoor showing some case colors. Clean and straight screw slots. Stock is smooth and solid having nice color and normal dings from use, with a later coat of varnish. Crisp and tight action, bore is shiny with good rifling. Est.: $1,750-$2,250. (Antique)(Joe Poyer collection)