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.45-70 GOVT INDIAN WARS Antique US SPRINGFIELD Model 1879 TRAPDOOR Rifle SAMUEL W. PORTER Inspected in 1883 Guns International #: 101802479 Seller's Inventory #: 210388 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: 1574 Total Number of Listings: 30676 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: .45-70 GOVT INDIAN WARS Antique US SPRINGFIELD Model 1879 TRAPDOOR Rifle SAMUEL W. PORTER Inspected in 1883 Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle, made in 1883 at the Springfield Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts. 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. The overall condition is nearing fine. Robust action. Bright, nicely rifled bore. The walnut stock is in great shape. This example has a very clear 1883 dated inspector cartouche with the initials “SWP”, for Master Armorer and Ordnance Inspector Samuel W. Porter. A great piece for the Wild West and Indian Wars collection. 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. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1815 #210388 SOLD Antique: Yes |