Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28 Nov 2023
U.S. Armory and Arsenal Springfield: a .50-70 Model 1868 single loading 'trapdoor' service rifle,
U.S. Armory and Arsenal Springfield: a .50-70 Model 1868 single loading 'trapdoor' service rifle, serial number 7890, barrel 32.25 in., forward pivoting breech block dated 1870 and marked with eagle head and crossed arrows over 'U.S.', thumb latch to right of action, lock plate dated 1863 and marked ''U.S. SPRINGFIELD' and with eagle, with jag head clearing rod. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
(132cm OAL)