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Indian Wars Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle 45-70 Mfg.1874
Guns International #: 101853464 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: vettime82
Member Since: 7/7/11
State: Florida
Country: United States
Phone: (352) 409-8353
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 58
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
stated in ad, as is, no returns
Payment Types Accepted: certified check, USPS MO
Description:
From my personal collection 2nd year Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle, very early pre-Custer. The Armory only made 4 rifles in 1873. The serial number on this rifle is 35,115, which places the date of manufacture of the receiver to 1874. Serial number production in 1874 started at number 1,943 and ended at 35,217. Only 22,397 Model 1873 rifles were manufactured in 1874, with the balance being carbines and cadet rifles. The 10th Cavalry, stationed in San Antonio at Fort Sam Houston, was among the first units to receive the new rifles in the spring of 1874. By 1875, the M1873 began to replace the Army’s stocks of older rifles. The M1873 had a 32 5/8-inch barrel and fired a new .45-70 cartridge. The new round could deliver a 405 grain bullet at a muzzle velocity of 1,350 feet per second. Not only was the cartridge an excellent anti-personnel round, it could also bring down a horse..
As far as I know, this rifle is totally correct with all of the very early features. Hi-arch breech block marked Model 1873, eagle head with crossed arrows, and U.S. vertically. Lock plate marked US Springfield 1873. V/P Eagle Stamp at the left rear of the barrel. Correct early rifle sight, cleaning rod of the very earliest type with flat face on the end. Bore is clean and bright, shows rifling. Wood is very good, just the usual handling marks.
Though it was phased out of service, the Springfield Model 1873 remains an icon of the American West.
These rifles are highly desirable because they represent the type of rifle that was present during the height of the Indian Wars of the 1870s and 1880s. The ones that pre-date the Custer battle in 1876 are particularly valuable. With its retirement came the end of an era. Today, it remains a popular weapon for gun collectors in the United States and around the world. This rare early Springfield is priced to sell, unlike many of the other Trapdoor listings. As is, no returns.
This rifle can be fired with the proper ammunition which I purchased for it, but never got around to take it to the range.
I have 2 new boxes of 20 (HSM Cowboy Action 45-70 GOV'T 405 Grain Cartridges).
Included with the buy now price of $1250
Antique, no FFL required. FREE SHIPPING
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government