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INDIAN WARS Antique US SPRINGFIELD Model 1879 Breech Loading TRAPDOOR Rifle With a Clear 1883/SWP Cartouche
Guns International #: 101928733 Seller's Inventory #: 217510
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Antique
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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:
INDIAN WARS Antique US SPRINGFIELD Model 1879 Breech Loading TRAPDOOR Rifle
With a Clear 1883/SWP Cartouche
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.
This example has a very clear 1883 dated inspector cartouche with the initials “SWP”, for Master Armorer and Ordnance Inspector Samuel W. Porter on the left wrist.
The overall condition is very good. Original finish/patina preserved. Robust action. Bright and nicely rifled bore. The stock is in good shape with an average amount of handling/storage wear. The crack near the left side screw is stable. “US” stamped on the butt plate tang and stock.
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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$1450
#217510
SOLD
Antique: Yes