Guns International #: 103378578
Seller's Inventory #: 596732

Category - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Military Rifles - US

Category
Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor
Military Rifles - US

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY Model 1868 Trapdoor Rifle .50-70 GOVT

Description:
Guns Listing ID: 596732



Originally, the trapdoor Springfields were created to convert Springfield Model 1863 rifled muskets to breech-loading rifles at a relatively low cost. This conversion consisted of replacing the percussion lock with the breech-loading trapdoor mechanism, and relining the barrels to convert them from .58 to .50 caliber. This proved problematic, because in the field, the lining tended to separate from the barrel.

The Model 1868 used a new barrel instead of relining the original older barrel. The new barrel was slightly shorter, 32.5 inches, compared to the 36.5-inch barrel used on the Springfield Model 1866.

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
Model: Model 1868 Trapdoor Rifle
Caliber Info: .50-70 GOVT
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 32.5" BARREL
Action: SINGLE SHOT
Finish: AMERICAN WALNUT

Price: $1,399.99