1880 Triangular Rod Bayonet Rifle, SN156792
1880 Triangular Rod Bayonet Rifle, SN156792
This Model 1880 rifle is cartouched SWP/1881 and is missing the firing proof. The rifle
has the oval butt plate which is typical of about half the M80's produced. About 1000 of these
rifles were produced in 1881. It has all the characteristics of an M80 rifle produced in that year. For example,
the front blade looks similar to the Buffington front blade, but slightly different in shape.
This was to conpensate for the heavier weight near the muzzle. The sight is retained with slotless screws
that have not been played-with. The barrel blue is excellent and the bore is very shootable with deep rifling.
However, it needs some cleaning. The block and tang have some color case and the color case on the
top of the bloc has light color case. The stock shows signs of use, but solid with the original finish.
This is a very good example of an M80 rifle, very collectible!!
$2195 + S/H
Contact Al
Frasca at 937-399-5002 or email him at
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