Summer 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
August 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, & 9th, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
SCARCE U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1870 TRAPDOOR SADDLERING CARBINE.
| Cal. 50-70 | NSN. Bbl. 22″ | 01-29271/RW |
Barrel “in the white” is unmarked. Folding ladder rear sight graduated 2,800. Rear sight ladder over receiver ring. Steel front sight base with brass blade. Breech block is marked “1870 / eagle head / U.S.”. Bevelled lockplate with two-click tumbler. Lockplate is marked “1865” at tail and “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” below thumb latch and “spread wing eagle” ahead of hammer. Hammer spur has checkered enclosed in shield. Walnut stock with single barrel band retained by string. Buttplate marked “U.S.” on tang. No markings are visible. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of “Variations of Colt’s New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols”. ANTIQUE. STATUS – GUN
