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September 19th, 2026; Antique and Modern Firearms

Lot 201:

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U.S. SPRINGFIELD "FORAGER" TRAPDOOR SMOOTHBORE 16 GA., w/ 23" BARREL, CIRCA 1881

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Start price: $25

Estimated price: $1,000 - $1,500

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Description

GSID: 201.Pre-98


Make: U.S. Springfield


Model: 1881 "Forager" Trapdoor


Serial #: 956


Caliber: 16 gauge


Barrel Length: 23" round

Desirable U.S. Springfield "Forager" Model Trapdoor single shot smoothbore rifle in 16 gauge w/ a 23" round barrel (Note: only approx. 1,376 total produced) displaying ~65% blued finish (mostly to the barrel assembly) w/ balance gone to a pleasing gray/brown patina. The lockplate has an even gray patina. The hardwood stock is near fine, showing a circle "P" proof behind the lower tang & what appears to be "WB" over "1881" inspector’s cartouche on the left side of the wrist area above the trigger group. Markings are sharp, action crisp & the bore is near excellent. (Pre-98; No FFL Required).