The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1
Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 321
U.S. Model 1866 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle
Estimate: $400 - $800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
.50 caliber, second model Allin, 36-5/8 in barrel, lock plate with "Eagle" and "U.S. SPRINGFIELD", "1865" behind hammer, breech block marked "1865" over "Eagles Head", wooden full stock, three barrel bands with springs, butt plate marked "U.S.", sling mounts, cleaning rod, overall 56 in.
Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition
patina, staining and oxidation to metal surfaces, oxidation in barrel, dents and scratches to metal, wooden stock with lots of wear, dents, chips and scratches throughout, minor losses and chips to edges of wood especially around ram rod channel and forend, trigger and hammer appear to function
