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INDIAN WARS Antique SPRINGFIELD Model 1879 Breech Loading TRAPDOOR CARBINE Made in 1884 Chambered in the Original 45-70 GOVT
Guns International #: 102072926 Seller's Inventory #: 220038
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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Description:
INDIAN WARS Antique SPRINGFIELD Model 1879 Breech Loading TRAPDOOR CARBINE
Made in 1884 Chambered in the Original 45-70 GOVT
Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine, made circa 1884 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.
The overall condition is good. Strong action. Bright, nicely rifled bore. Solid stock with an expected amount of wear, containing minor scuffs and dings. Sharp markings. “D/53” is marked atop the comb. “US” is marked on both the buttplate tang and lock. Front sight is a period/field expedient replacement.The rear sight is marked “R”.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 22 inches.
Caliber: .45-70 Government
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2500
#220038
SOLD
Antique: Yes