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UNALTERED 1868 SPRINGFIELD .50-70 TRAPDOOR RIFLE, #5XXX.
Guns International #: 102320625 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 67
Total Number of Listings: 3784
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
1868 SPRINGFIELD .50-70 TRAPDOOR RIFLE, #5XXX. One of the more historical U.S. issued rifles, these started out as .58 caliber muzzle loaders issued to the Union forces in the Civil War. After that bloody conflict, these were collected and returned to Springfield Arsenal where they were converted to breech loading .50-70 Trapdoor actions with lined barrels and then re-issued for the Indian Wars. The stocks, lock plates and other small parts were retained from the original configuration when issued as a muzzle loader. When these were replaced with the Model 1873 Trapdoor in .45-70, many of these were sold on the surplus market to settlers heading west. Some western outposts and forts actually gave these to settlers who needed a rifle for foraging and protection. Many of these powerful rifles were also used by buffalo hunters who couldn't afford an expensive Sharps or Remington sporting rifle. This is a fine uncleaned and unaltered example that still shows good inspection stampings in the left side of the stock and matching number on barrel and breech. The lock plate is correctly marked with the U.S. SPRINGFIELD and eagle motif as well as the 1863 date from when it was originally made as a muzzle loader for the Civil War. The breech block is also stamped with a small eagle head, U.S. and 1869 date. retains the correct original rear sight and has a tight action with generally fairly bright excellent bore. The lock and hammer still show some tight case colors. Stock is fine and hasn't been refinished or sanded. Cleaning rod intact. The barrels of these were not blued, but left "in the white" or bright. This barrel is uncleaned and aged dark with some brown spotting. A fine example that came out of here in Montana.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .50-70 Government
Manufacturer: SPRINGFIELD
Model: 1868 TRAPDOOR
Serial Number: 5XXX
Condition: FINE