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INDIAN WARS Antique SPRINGFIELD M1879 TRAPDOOR Rifle Dated 1884 .45-70 GOVT The Original .45-70 GOVT! Dated 1884!
Guns International #: 101391634 Seller's Inventory #: 190916
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Antique Rifles - Percussion
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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.
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Description:
INDIAN WARS Antique SPRINGFIELD M1879 TRAPDOOR Rifle Dated 1884 .45-70 GOVT
The Original .45-70 GOVT! Dated 1884!
Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle, made circa 1884 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/1878” 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 the inspector cartouche of “SWP/1884, for Chief Ordnance Inspector Samuel W. Porter.
The overall condition is Near Fine. The action is as strong as ever! The bore is bright! The bayonet attaches firmly and easily. Here is a very solid US government issue rifle from the Indian Wars!
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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$1400
#190916
SOLD
Antique: Yes