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![]() Springfield 1873 Trapdoor, .45-70 GOVT' Guns International #: 100818340 Seller's Inventory #: 6565172 Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Antique Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Cabelas Grand Junction Company: Bass Pro - Cabelas Member Since: 6/15/10 State: Colorado Zip: 81505 Country: United States Phone: (970) 683-5013 Fax: Platinum Seller Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Free shipping to any Bass Pro/Cabela’s US stores. $25 shipping fee to any Third Party FFL dealer Payment Types Accepted: About Us: When calling ask for the Gun Library Click to Visit Cabela's Bass Pro Used Guns website - Fill in the Sellers Inventory # in the Pre-Owned Gun search and check out immediately. Description: The 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield was the first major Standard Issue breech loading rifle for the U.S. Army. The 1873 was the 5th variation of the Erskine S. Allin design.Springfield Armory sold surplus parts from early 1873 rifles and many buyers made up entire firearms and sold them in the civilian market.The rifle appearing here seems to be one of these rebuilt models, as the lockplate is stamped 1883 which is not a Springfield manufactured lock.The barrel is also a five groove whereas the standard issue 1873 had a three groove barrel.All said, this is still a historic piece and in good condition. SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: The serial number 13079 puts this rifle's original manufacture at 1874 Caliber Info: .45-70 Government Metal Condition: Overall good condition showing plum/brown patina and Wood Condition: The wood shows normal field marks for its age. There is a small splinter just under the lockplate otherwise, no significant cracks showing Bore Condition: The bore is a commercial model with 5 grooves and is in good condition bright, with sharp rifling, and light pittng visible Barrels: 32 5/8" 5 groove Stock: Uncheckered straight grip Stock Dimensions: 13 1/2" LOP Fore End: Uncheckered two barrel band Weight: 9 lbs Sights: Barleycorn front blade, Ladder rear Item Location: Grand Junction, CO |