U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Carbine .45-70 (AL9915) CONSIGNEMNT

Serial No. 139016, made late 1880, .45-70, 22" round proofed barrel. Metal is a mottled brown/grey patina with light surface oxidations visible. Bore has frosting and light pitting noted in the grooves. Rifling remains strong. Carbine has the model 1884 Buffington rear sight with serrated trigger. Stock has an old repaired crack right side of the wrist coming from the rear lock plate. Expected nicks and dings are present with the right side of the butt stock having a few gouges. Faint circle "P" is stamped rear of trigger guard. Action functions correctly. Consignment