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NICE Antique SPRINGFIELD Model 1879 TRAPDOOR Rifle The Original .45-70 GOVT, Made Circa 1882
Guns International #: 101513132 Seller's Inventory #: 190866
Category: Civil War Rifles - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor
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:
NICE Antique SPRINGFIELD Model 1879 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 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 a “SWP/1882 cartouche for Chief Ordnance Inspector Samuel W. Porter, and the circle “P” is located behind the trigger guard.
The overall condition is near fine. 96% of the original blue finish remains on the barrel with still visible case colors on the breech block. The walnut stock shows the signs of handling you would expect and remains smooth and solid. The bore is shiny bright with sharp rifling. The action is excellent, strong and crisp. Here is a very nice US government issue rifle from the Indian Wars-era that would be great to collect and shoot!
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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$1800
#190866
SOLD
Antique: Yes