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Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1866 .50-70 GOVT ALLIN Trapdoor Conversion Rifle Made Famous During the Indian Wars Guns International #: 101649425 Seller's Inventory #: 201626 Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Antique Rifles - Cartridge Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com 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: 1466 Total Number of Listings: 29942 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 U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1866 .50-70 GOVT ALLIN Trapdoor Conversion Rifle Made Famous During the Indian Wars Here is an antique Springfield Model 1866 Allin Trapdoor Conversion, the rifle being manufactured circa 1864 and then converted circa 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 overall condition is very good. The action is strong all around. The bore remains in great shape. “1866” is stamped on the breech block. The lock is dated “1864”. A truly wonderful example piece for the collection. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 32-3/8 inches. Caliber: .50-70 GOVT Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $2145 #201626 SOLD Antique: Yes |