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US Springfield 1868 Trapdoor 32.5" Barrel Very Good Bore Dated 1863
Guns International #: 103695605 Seller's Inventory #: PA-3328
Category: Antique Rifles - Cartridge - Antiques
Seller's Information
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Seller: LIVING R DREAMS FIREARMS
Company: LIVING R DREAMS FIREARMS
Member Since: 10/9/16
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 15237
Country: United States
Phone2: (412) 837-1651
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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About Us: We are a GUN SHOP just north of Pittsburgh Pa, we offer new and preowned firearms as well as Antique guns. We offer pick up in person and shipping. Background checks apply for firearms, and shipping firearms will be to your FFL Dealer of choice. There is a 3% Charge on Credit Card Purchases. Antiques will require Photo ID and signature for direct ship. Any questions OR TO MAKE PAYMENT call us 412-837-1651
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Description:
The U.S. Springfield Model 1868 Trapdoor is a single-shot, breech-loading rifle chambered in .50-70 Government. It features a 32.5-inch barrel secured by two steel barrel bands and fitted with a fixed front sight and a rear graduated ladder sight. The rifle uses the trapdoor-style hinged breechblock system characteristic of the Springfield conversions. The lock plate is dated 1863, while the breechblock carries an 1870 date, consistent with post–
Civil War arsenal conversions. The metal components have a blued finish, and the rifle is fitted with a straight-grip wooden stock and forend.
This rifle is used. The bore is described as very good, showing strong rifling. All metal surfaces have been heavily polished and reblued, with light pitting visible near the rear sight. Barrel and breechblock markings remain visible but are faint due to polishing. The stock and forend are solid with light handling wear and no noted cracks or breaks. The metal buttplate shows minor aged pitting consistent with its age. Overall, the firearm retains sound mechanical and cosmetic integrity appropriate for a 19th-century conversion rifle.
Included with the rifle are a steel cleaning rod, a leather sling with swivels, and a brass tag mounted on the top of the stock, possibly denoting unit or rack numbers. The rifle also includes a solid socket bayonet. No serial number is present, as was typical for this model. The combination of dated components and arsenal refinishing reflects its historical configuration as a Springfield conversion arm.
Price: $709.00
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .50-70 Government
Manufacturer: US Springfield
Model: 1868
Serial Number: 16302
Barrel Length: 32.5
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Very Good
Bore Condition: Very Good