Lot 2052: U.S. Springfield Ward-Burton Model 1871 Bolt Action Trials Rifle
Scarce U.S. Springfield Ward-Burton Model 1871 Bolt Action Trials Rifle
Auction Location: Bedford, TX
Auction Date: February 17, 2024
Lot 2052: U.S. Springfield Ward-Burton Model 1871 Bolt Action Trials Rifle
Scarce U.S. Springfield Ward-Burton Model 1871 Bolt Action Trials Rifle
Auction Location: Bedford, TX
Auction Date: February 17, 2024
Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,900
Price Realized:
Scarce U.S. Springfield Ward-Burton Model 1871 Bolt Action Trials Rifle
Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1871 Ward-Burton
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50-70 U.S. Govt
Barrel: 32 5/8 inch round
Finish: bright/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 964
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number: 
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:
The U.S. Model 1871 Ward-Burton was the first bolt action centerfire rifle used by the U.S. Military. One of approximately 1,011 manufactured c. 1871 for U.S. military field trials. Faint bannered script "JWK" (John W. Keene) and oval script "ESA" (Erskine S. Allin) inspection cartouches on left of stock.
Rating Definition:
Good as cleaned, with wear, a few areas of mild pitting, and scratches, chips and cracks in the refinished stock. Mechanically very good.
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