^Lot 3535 RARE MODEL 1870 SPRINGFIELD SADDLE RING CARBINE.

Cal. 50. NSN. Model 1870 Trapdoor Carbines are very scarce with only 341 made. Standard configuration, 22" barrel, spring retained single barrel band, adjustable rear sight, breech block marked: "1870 / eaglehead & crossed arrows / U.S.", utilizing 1864 dated Civil War surplus Springfield lock. Saddle ring bar mounted opposite lock. Few of this pattern have come to auction in last 10 years. CONDITION: very good overall, cleaned metal, light pitting, mechanics fine, good rifled bore, stock is worn and eroded rear of saddle bar, brass front blade sight was trimmed. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John "Jack" Dhooghe. (01-28242/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.