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Rack Numbered SPRINGFIELD M1879 TRAPDOOR Rifle
Guns International #: 101224082 Seller's Inventory #: 8282
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Military
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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1053
Total Number of Listings: 42363
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Rack Numbered SPRINGFIELD M1879 TRAPDOOR Rifle
The Original 45-70 GOVT, Made Circa 1882
Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle, made circa 1882 by the Springfield Armory. After the Civil War, the War Department wanted a breech-loading rifle. To be specific, it wanted a breech-loading rifle that would chamber a self-primed, metallic cartridge. Amazingly, despite the adoption of the ill-fated Model 1882 Chaffee-Reese Bolt Action Magazine Rifle, new models of trapdoor rifles continued to be produced and used all the way through the mid-1890s, until finally, the Krag-Jorgensen was adopted. The U.S. continued to see unrest and conflict with the displaced Native Americans during this time, including the Wounded Knee Massacre on December 29th, 1890. Trapdoors continued to see use all the way through the Spanish American War.
This specimen is marked “U.S./MODEL/1873” on the breech block. The lock is marked “Eagle/U.S./Springfield”. The left side of the barrel bears the “V/P/Eagle head” proof marks. The left side of the stock bears a faint inspector cartouche and the number “19” is located on the left stock. Circle “P” is behind the trigger guard. A small placard also with the number “19” is located near the toe of the butt stock. “19” would have been a rack number, quite possibly for local militia.
The overall condition is very good or better. The original blue finish is very nice and has turned plum over the years. The markings are crisp. The walnut stock is in great shape with a few handling marks. The bore is in nice shape with strong rifling. The action is excellent. This is a neat example of a sturdy rifle that saw decades of hard use!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 32-5/8 inches.
Caliber: 45-70 Government
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1525
#8282
SOLD
Antique: Yes