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Antique SPRINGFIELD “Allin” .50-70 Trapdoor Rifle
Guns International #: 101154768 Seller's Inventory #: 7230
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Military Rifles - US
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Antique SPRINGFIELD “Allin” .50-70 Trapdoor Rifle
.50-70 Made Famous During the Indian Wars
Here we present an antique Springfield Model 1866 Allin Trapdoor Conversion to .50-70 Govt, the rifle being made in 1864 and then converted in 1866. After the American Civil War, the United States military was slow to adopt new technological advances in firearms and opted to retrofit their enormous surplus inventory of Model 1861 type muskets to fire cartridges. Many different types of conversions were conceived and implemented. This one is named for its inventor, Erskine S. Allin, Master Armorer for Springfield Armory.
These conversions were the main infantry weapon of the West and played a large role in the Indian Wars of the late 19th century. 25,000 Model 1863s received the Allin Conversion, enabling them to be loaded via the breach through a “trapdoor” mechanism.
The rear of the lock is dated “1864” and the front of the lock is marked “EAGLE/U.S./SPRINGFIELD”. The breech is dated “1866”.
The overall condition is fair to good. The metal surfaces are mostly bright. The markings are clear and legible. The stock has been shattered ahead of the second barrel band, otherwise, it remains solid. The bore is in great shape and has strong rifling. The action on this rifle is excellent.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 36-5/8 inches.
Caliber: .50-70
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$775
#7230
SOLD
Antique: Yes