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Springfield US Model 1866 "Second Allin" Trapdoor
Guns International #: 100845116 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - Cartridge - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor
Seller's Information
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Seller: jhahn40
Member Since: 4/16/17
First Name: Jason
State: South Carolina
Zip: 29710
Country: United States
Number of Active Listings: 0
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Personal check, money order, PayPal, certified check
Description:
The Springfield US Model 1866 "Second Allin" Trapdoor .50 caliber Rifle, was modified from the .58 caliber Springfield Model 1863 musket. The exact number of Model 1866 Rifles produced (modified) is not entirely clear although the estimate is only around 25,000.
When the Model 1866 was eventually replaced a few years later with the US Model 1868 Rifle, most of the existing Model 1866 Rifles were purchased by the Remington Arms Company and were resold to the French for use during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871. While some of these rifles made it back to the United States over the years, the majority did not, making the Model 1866 a historically significant and very scarce example of American military firearms design.
Very Good to Fine condition, especially for being 154 years old, and is probably one of the best you will find! Amazing to think this rifle, as a musket, was quite possibly used in the Civil War! Very sharp markings on barrel, breechblock, and has (2) inspector cartouches on left side of stock.
Very fine example of an early AMERICAN military rifle! See photos. Layaway available. Contact me to discuss options.
No FFL required. I ship directly to you once copy of driver's license is received to verify age. $50 flat fee for Ground shipping, includes insurance. As with all antique weapons, an inspection by a gunsmith is recommended before attempting to fire.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Springfield
Model: Model 1866
Serial Number: NA
Caliber Info: .50
Condition: Very Good / Fine
Manufacture Date: 1863/1866