

Auction Location:ħ819 42nd St W, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201, United States The stock is very good with a number of minor pressure dents. The breechblock retains heavy amounts of original case colors in the protected areas. The carbine retains 30% original blue finish with a smooth gray patina on the balance. Comes with a three piece iron cleaning rod.įine. Stock with saddle bar with ring, "US" marked buttplate tang, "63" stamped on the comb and "SWP/1882" script wrist cartouche. The lock plate has the eagle/shield motif with "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" and the breech block is marked "U.S./MODEL/1873." Hammer with three notch tumbler, "C" marked rear sight graduated to 1,500 yards with base graduated "1-8" and "V/P/Eagle Head/P" proof and inspection marks on left side of barrel.

It has been concluded that the star serial numbered carbines were repaired and re-issued carbines with replacement receivers that were refurbished by Springfield Armory. Springfield Model 1879 Carbine with star-suffix serial number. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine with Star Suffix Serial Number
