Firearm consignments are now being taken for the November Firearms Auction
You can bring in your firearms on Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
If you have a large collection of firearms we are available for free consultation at your location.
Antique US Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 45-70 Gov't Rifle
Very clean all original rifle. The serial number 412222 is consistent with a Model 1884 Trapdoor. With that serial number the rifle was likely made in early 1888. It is in very fine condition by modern rifle standards and excellent condition as an antique. Mechanical condition and rifled 32 inch barrel are both in excellent condition by either standard. The rifled barrel has sharp clearly defined rifling from end to end. It is not, dark, pitted or marked. It has a strongly working lock with 3 click tumbler and freely moving firing pin. The breech block fit snugly to the receiver. The lock plate has very fine original finish and is correctly marked US Springfield without the 1873 date found on earlier trap doors. It also has a correctly marked breech block with US Model 1884 at he top. The breech block shows moderate color on the exposed metal and very fine color on the underside. The butt plate is the correct pattern for a Model 1884 and US Marked. The metal on the rifle is clean, not rusted or pitted. The barrel has about 90 to 95% original blue and a clear sharp VP with eagle head proof near the breach. The sights are correct for an 1884. It has a standard front sight & Buffington rear sight with Buffington notched band. The receiver also retains very fine finish. The butt plate, trigger guard and other small parts also retain very fine original finish. The stock is original and in very fine to excellent condition. It has excellent original color and old original military oil finish. There are only very moderate use or wear marks on it. It has no cracks or repairs. The left side of the stock has an original cartouche consisting of the Armory inspectors initials SWP (Samuel W Porter) over the date of production. The numbers 188 are visible. The last digit of the date is worn and not readily visible. On the underside of the butt is a very faint original firing proof consisting of the letter P enclosed in circle.
412222Thank you for participating in a Baer Auctioneers & Realty, LLC Online Auction. It is important that you become familiar with the terms and conditions as all sales are final. The terms of sale are non-negotiable. Your credit card will be charged for your purchases immediately following the auction. The online buyer's premium is 10%. Ohio residents will pay a sales tax of 7.25%
All firearms that do not have an "A" or "B" suffix on the lot number, i.e. 101A, will need to be shipped to an FFL dealer in the buyers state or picked up at our location. We will ship to C&R FFL holders. All handguns (pistols and revolvers) and receivers, purchased by out of state buyers must be sent to an FFL dealer in the buyers state.
The shipping will not begin until the Monday following the auction. After the auction all buyers will receive an email via Shipping Saint to choose either pick up or shipping. After your package is ready to be sent you will receive another email to confirm your address and pay for the shippping. After you pay we will get it out within the next 24 - 48 hours. The cost for shipping is the actual cost of shipping and insurance plus a handling fee of $3 - $10 + time. If you buy a lot of items or items that are time consuming to pack your handling fee may exceed $10 but most packages it will not. The handling is figured on the entire invoice not per lot. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND WHEN PURCHASING AMMUNITION THAT IT IS HEAVY AND THAT THE SHIPPING & HANDLING MAY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE.
ALL AMMO OR POWDER BEING SENT TO CALIFORNIA OR NEW YORK MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO A DEALER IN THOSE STATES.
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in this catalog, we are not responsible for errors, omissions, deletions or additions. Purchasers are advised to inspect equipment to make their own determination of condition. Neither the Auctioneer nor the Consigners shall be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness of, or defect in any lot, and make no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance will be made or sale set aside on account of incorrectness, error in cataloging, condition or any imperfection.
Registration at the auction (online and/or in person) finalizes each bidder's agreement to the terms and conditions of sale as stated in the Contract and any Addenda which are incorporated by reference into your bidding.
Do not bid until you have read the terms and conditions. In order to bid at the auction all Bidders must be signed up and register to bid through Proxibid.com. There is no fee to register although a valid credit card will be required to verify identity and funds. By bidding you are representing to Baer Auctioneers-Realty, LLC, (Auctioneer) and the seller that you have read and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions for this sale as stated herein. If you do not agree with any of the terms and conditions stated DO NOT BID or you will be bound by those terms and conditions. By bidding you agree to all disclosures.
Buyers are responsible for knowing the rules and regulations of the state in which they live pertaining to the ownership of firearms. ALL SALES ARE FINAL!! If a firearm is purchased and cannot be shipped to the buyer's state the buyer is still responsible for payment of said firearm and the firearm will be sold at our next scheduled firearms auction.
THE SALE WILL BE CONTROLLED BY THE AUCTIONEER PROGRAM. Baer Auctioneers-Realty, LLC. is not responsible for malfunctions or system errors which cause a bid or bidder to fail to be recognized or registered. According to Ohio state law there are no tie bids and all tie bids will be awarded to the bidder in attendance. All items will be sold 'AS IS, WHERE IS' with no financing, inspection or other contingencies to sale. Baer Auctioneers-Realty, LLC. represents the Sellers only and does not inspect properties on bidder's behalf. Buyers must conduct their own due diligence and investigation of each property and must also investigate the suitability of each parcel prior to making a bid and purchase at the auction. Buyers must rely solely upon their own investigation and not any information provided by the Seller or Auctioneer. Failure of a Buyer to be fully informed on the condition of a property will not constitute grounds for any claim adjustment or right to cancel sale. All out of state sales will be shipped to an FFL licensee.
All FFL Buyers please bring a copy of current license. All non-FFL purchasers must pass NICS background check screening. All purchasers of firearms must present valid government issued photo identification; the government allows no exceptions. Photo ID must have physical street address; P.O. boxes are not an acceptable form of identification. Purchasers must be at least 18 years old to purchase long guns and long gun ammunition, and 21 years old to purchase hand guns and hand gun ammunition.
International Buyers? Yes we will sell firearms and related items (including: ammo, gun parts, scope, reloading equipment and accessories) to international buyers. Anything that is considered a firearm or related to a firearm will need imported please contact the auction company to see if the item(s) you would like to purchase will need exported before bidding. Below are listed two export companies that we work with to export your purchases and only these two. Please inquire as to their fees and process. You are still subject to all of Baer Auctioneers terms and conditions. Buyers must be sure that they can own the firearms they are buying in the Country which they live.
www.borderview.com
www.weexportguns.com
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR BID CANCELLATIONS. THE REGISTERED BIDDER IS PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE, LEGALLY AND FINANCIALLY FOR ALL AUCTION ITEMS BID UPON WHETHER REPRESENTING ONE'S SELF OR ACTING AS AN AGENT. AN ONLINE BID ACCEPTED AT PUBLIC AUCTION IS A LEGAL AND BINDING CONTRACT TO PURCHASE. ANY BIDDER WHO FAILS TO CONSUMATE A PURCHASE WILL BE BANNED FROM BIDDING AT ALL FUTURE SELLER AUCTION EVENTS AND MAY BE PURSUED FOR CIVIL AND/OR CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS.
Bidder | Amount | Time Placed |
j****m | $900.00Top Bid | 9/19/2023 10:38:37 PM |
$875.00 | 9/19/2023 10:38:17 PM | |
$800.00 | 9/19/2023 10:38:16 PM | |
$700.00 | 9/19/2023 10:38:15 PM | |
$600.00 | 9/19/2023 10:38:13 PM | |
k****m | $475.00 | 9/19/2023 10:38:10 PM |
k****m | $475.00 | 9/19/2023 2:10:49 PM |
j****m | $450.00 | 9/19/2023 5:17:55 AM |
k****m | $425.00 | 9/7/2023 11:48:03 PM |
3****h | $400.00 | 9/7/2023 11:47:59 PM |
k****m | $400.00 | 9/7/2023 11:47:59 PM |
3****h | $375.00 | 9/7/2023 11:47:54 PM |
k****m | $350.00 | 9/7/2023 11:47:54 PM |
3****h | $275.00 | 8/28/2023 7:35:16 PM |
s****0 | $250.00 | 8/28/2023 7:35:16 PM |
3****h | $225.00 | 8/25/2023 12:41:12 AM |
s****0 | $200.00 | 8/25/2023 12:41:12 AM |
3****h | $175.00 | 8/25/2023 12:40:47 AM |
s****0 | $150.00 | 8/25/2023 12:40:47 AM |
3****h | $140.00 | 8/24/2023 10:33:25 PM |
s****0 | $130.00 | 8/24/2023 10:33:25 PM |
s****0 | $12.50 | 8/22/2023 4:50:45 PM |
Y****7 | $10.00 | 8/22/2023 4:50:45 PM |
Y****7 | $1.00 | 8/18/2023 10:58:07 PM |
Firearms may be picked up Wednesday, September 20th through Friday, September 22nd from 10:00 AM - 4:00PM
Shipping will start Monday September 25, 2023. All firearms must be shipped to the FFL Licensee of the buyer's choice. The shipping will not begin until the Monday following the auction. After the auction all buyers will receive an email via Shipping Saint to choose either pick up or shipping. After your package is ready to be sent you will receive another email to confirm your address and pay for the shipping. After you pay we will get it out within the next 24 - 48 hours. The cost for shipping is the actual cost of shipping and insurance plus a handling fee of $3 - $10 + time. If you buy a lot of items or items that are time consuming to pack your handling fee may exceed $10 but most packages it will not. The handling is figured on the entire invoice not per lot. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND WHEN PURCHASING AMMUNITION THAT IT IS HEAVY AND THAT THE SHIPPING & HANDLING MAY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE.
ALL AMMO OR POWDER BEING SENT TO CALIFORNIA OR NEW YORK MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO A DEALER IN THOSE STATES.