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![]() "U.S. Model 1870 Springfield ""Trapdoor"" Rifle (AL6097) Guns International #: 102850407 Seller's Inventory #: AL6097 Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Military Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com ![]() Seller: Collectors Firearms Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc Member Since: 3/6/07 First Name: E-commerce Last Name: Department State: Texas Zip: 77063 Country: United States Phone: (713) 781-1960 Fax: (713) 781-6407 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 7292 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: M/C, VISA, American Express and Discover Description: "The U.S. Model 1870 Springfield rifle was manufactured from 1870 to 1873. Only 11,533 were produced. The overall length is approx. 52"". The 32.5"" 50 Government caliber (50-70) barrel has an excellent bore with bright, strong rifling. The barrel is a smooth bright mixed with brown patina. This Model 1870 is numbered 1518 on the barrel. While this is normally associated with the Model 1868, Frasca in ""The .45-70 Springfield"" (Book II, p. 99) documents that about 2,000 second type (rear sight 7/16"" from the receiver) Model 1870 rifles were numbered. The breech block is marked Model over 1870 over the eagle with crossed arrows over U.S. It has the high and long Model 1870 interior arch. The reused Civil War U.S. SPRINGFIELD with eagle lock is dated 1863. It has a smooth gray-brown patina. The stock is excellent with sharp edges and very minor wear. It has no cracks or chips and has a small L firing proof behind the trigger guard tang and a strong oval ESA cartouche on the left flat. The swivels are present and it is equipped with a Model 1868 cleaning rod which is most likely correct for this early second type rifle. The action functions correctly. This very nice Model 1870 rifle is ready for the finest collection. SOLD Antique: Yes |