There are scattered light nicks that are newer. There are minor nicks, dings, compressions, and very minor draglines scattered about, all of which have been oiled over. There is a sling swivel at the front of the trigger guard and a sling swivel and stacking swivel on the bottom of the front barrel band. The capped forend is grooved for the included cleaning rod. The forend is held with two steel barrel bands. Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is a one-piece wood with a smooth straight grip. The rear sight is an 1879 Buchhorn sight. Sights/Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned to a rectangular base set on the barrel. The underside of the stock has several proof marks. The left side of the stock features an inspector’s proof for Samuel W. The top of the buttplate in front of the mounting screw is marked “U S”. The top rear of the receiver is marked with the serial number, “156325”. The left side of the barrel is marked with a “V”, “P”, an Eagle head proof, and a second “P”.

The right side plate is marked with the Springfield Eagle and “U.S. Markings: The top of the breechblock is marked “-U.S.- / MODEL / 1873. Arrow_back Back More Sold 'Other' Pre-1900 American Arms

Springfield model 1873 serial numbers