U.S. Springfield Model 1863/1869 Trapdoor Rifle with Original Massachusetts Guard Marking

Description:
U.S. Springfield Model 1869 "Trapdoor" rifle. This piece features the classic 1863-dated lock plate, indicating its origin as a Civil War-era percussion muzzle-loader, subsequently converted via the Allin system in 1869. 

Key Features & Condition:

Model: U.S. Springfield 1869 Trapdoor
Lock: Stamped "1863" Stamped "1869" on Trapdoor
Unit Markings: Features original "M.G." (Massachusetts Guard/Militia) brass buttstock plate and corresponding wood stampings, documenting its secondary service life in state units.
Mechanics: The trapdoor action functions smoothly and snaps shut securely. Hammer holds at half-cock and full-cock.
Stock/Metal: The stock shows expected service wear/dents, consistent with its age. Metal retains a nice but worn, even chocolate-brown patina.
Bore: The bore shows rifling with some frosting/pitting consistent with use.

 

Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Springfield
Model: 1869
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good

Price: $950.00
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