A) Springfield Model 1873 Rifle
Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1873
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45/70 Govt.
Barrel: 32 5/8 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1847
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number: Catalog Page: 24
Class: Antique
Rating:OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.
WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN
Description:Both include socket bayonets with scabbards and frog. A dates to 1874 and has a Massachusetts frog.
B) Springfield Model 1870 Rifle
Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1870
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50-70 U.S. Govt
Barrel: 32 5/8 inch round
Finish: bright/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1847
Serial Number: Catalog Page: 24
Class: Antique
Rating:OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.
Description:Manufactured c. 1870-1873.