coosbaycreep
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I'm trying to find out some info on this rifle (which belongs to my uncle and who is likely going to sell it), but am having a tough time finding the info I want.
First off, this is .45-70, correct?
The action seems to function like it should and lock up tight. Would this be safe to shoot with low pressure ammo? Is there any off the shelf smokeless ammo that is safe for trapdoors? (I've read that the remington 405gr is safe, but don't know for sure).
The side of the receiver says "US Springfield 1883" on it, but on the top of the gun it says "model 1873", and according to oldguns.net, the serial number (which is 8340) dates the gun to 1874. So is this some kind of mismatched parts gun or something?
There's no cartouches on the stock, and the cleaning rod is missing. Other than that and some patina, it's in pretty decent shape for being as old as it is. Also, the barrel is about 32" long.
Looking at completed auctions on gunbroker, these don't seem to be selling very good or for very much, and around here, old milsurps sell for even less than they do online. So, what would be a realistic price my uncle could get out of this gun?
thanks