Dusty Morningwood Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 SOLD This is a Very Good ANTIQUE Condition Model 1868 Allin conversion trapdoor Springfield manufactured in 1870. Began life as a Model 1863 .58 rifled musket. in 1870 the trapdoor receiver was added and bore sleeved to .50-70. Most 68 models were made in 69-70. Barrel has a soft grey brown patina with minimal blemishes. There is one small recent blemish on top of barrel. Bright shiny bore is VG. Stocks are in Good + condition with wear consistent with a 150 year old military rifle. A couple of minor age/stress cracks. There is one recent scratch on buttstock. There are four faint cartouches on left flat of stock. Metal stamps are clear and crisp. Has black period sling. All in all, a very respectable example. Payment by USPS money order or cashiers check preferred. Asking $900 SHIPPED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivery Keys #11974 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Very nice, Dusty, I often drool over your offerings... Regards, Ivery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grass Range Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Looks like a barrel liner or just the camera angle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokedawg SASS#60968 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, Grass Range said: Looks like a barrel liner or just the camera angle? These are conversions of 61/63 Springfield muskets. They were sleeved to .50 cal Any trades on this one OP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Morningwood Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 29 minutes ago, smokedawg SASS#60968 said: Any trades on this one OP? Sending PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okiepan Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Very nice model is the 68 as the 66 was a 3 band version, oh the drooling is starting to set in . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowrustler Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 No, they were a 2 band as issued, cowrustler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacher Clint Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 PM Sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarbineCasey #4469 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Very nice! My heart is pounding!!! CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Morningwood Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 BTT. Reduced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Morningwood Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 BTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokie, SASS # 6061 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Send me a pm of what you might be interested in. I am interested in the trapdoor. parrotcannon10@gmail.com 4178944208 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Morningwood Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 Sent you an email. Smokie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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