This rare, antique rifle remains in unbelievable condition especially when you consider that it is 141 years old.
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1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR CARBINE WIOTH RIFLE SITES SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number falls between the two numbers stamped on the butt plate and represents the barrack unit and rack number. records shows this gun was probably used in the 1st Illinois volunteers or the 4th Illinois volunteers. This antique rifle still has about 95%of its original blueing. It was superseded by an improved model, the Springfield Model 1884, also in. The infantry rifle model featured a 325/8 inch (829 mm) barrel, while the cavalry carbine used a 22 inch (560 mm) barrel. The Model 1873 was the fifth variation of the Allin trapdoor design, and was named for its hinged breechblock, which opened like a trapdoor. The gun, in both full-length and carbine versions, was widely used in subsequent battles against the American Indians. Hi AllI have a new to me rifle added to my collection today a 1873 Springfield Trapdoor s/n 198401, I'm trying to get info on it especially ammo. If you need a pre-Custer trapdoor, this gun can fill that hole in your collection.This lot features the rare, vintage Springfield Model 1873 "Trapdoor" 45-70 rifle that was the first standard issue breech loading rifle adopted by the United States Army (although the Model 1866 trapdoor had seen limited issue to troops along the Bozeman Trail in 1867). The 32 5/8' round barrel has a fine bore with strong rifling. It was later updated with a replacement stock, barrel, and 1884 rear band. This early Model 1873, serial number 24,355, was made in 1874. 45 Government center fire caliber (45-70) arms. The three-click action functions correctly. Model 1873 Springfield trapdoor rifle was the first of the U.S. The stock is very good with no cracks or chips, light to moderate issue dents and dings, and no evidence of a cartouche. The swivels and ramrod are present and it is equipped with an after market sling. All the metal parts have an even brown patina. cf cal., blued 26 round barrel with dovetailed bead blade front and folding adjustable vernier rear tang sights marked on left side ahead of breech with a p proofmark and u.s. over SPRINGFIELD over 1873 with an eagle to the rear of this marking. springfield model 1873 officers model trapdoor single shot cartridge carbine, by harrington & richardson, with original box, 5677. The early breech block is marked MODEL over 1873 over an eagle over crossed arrows over US. The Model 1873 rear sight is attached with later slotted screws. It has an even brown patina with light peppering. The barrel has a V over P over eagle at the breech. Springfield Trapdoor Carbine Barrels with receiver and ejector stud. The 32 5/8" round barrel has a fine bore with strong rifling. 1873 - 1889 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE FRONT SIGHT BLADE, Extra Tall, Reproduction. These were the first 'Trapdoor' designs chambered for a. The US Model 1873 rifle was the first Springfield rifle made with steel barrels.
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They use the short receiver of the 1870 rifle, a 21 3/4 barrel, a slinger and ring on these in place of. There was a focus infantry rifles in theTrapdoor program, and just 362 of these carbines were made in 1870. 45-70 caliber weapons were manufactured at Springfield. The first production of a carbine model of the Trapdoor Springfield was the Model 1870 (excluding 4 prototypes produced in 1868). is pleased to be able to offer flawless reproductions of the three most significant models: the U.S. In twenty years of production almost half of a million. It equipped the troops also during the Spanish-American War (1898-1899). There are two cartouches on the left hand side. The Springfield rifle is a typical gun of the American soldiers, including General Custer. You can tell the rifle is old due to its patina but the wood is in very solid condition with no significant gouges or scratches. Sprinfield 1883' on the side with a serial number of 45841 (can anyone SRS that please). 45 Government center fire caliber (45-70) arms. I found a Springfield Trapdoor rifle that says 'U.S. Model 1873 Springfield trapdoor rifle was the first of the U.S.