Guns International #: 101994347
Seller's Inventory #: 220764

Category - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Armory Rifles

Category
Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor
Springfield Armory Rifles

Indian Wars U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1873 TRAPDOOR .45-70 GOVT. Caliber Rifle Steven W. Porter Inspected MILITARY RIFLE

Description:
Indian Wars U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1873 TRAPDOOR .45-70 GOVT. Caliber Rifle

Steven W. Porter Inspected MILITARY RIFLE

Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle, made by the Springfield Armory in 1882. After the Civil War, the War Department wanted a breech-loading rifle. To be specific, it wanted a breech-loading rifle that would chamber a self-primed, metallic cartridge. Amazingly, despite the adoption of the ill-fated Model 1882 Chaffee-Reese Bolt Action Magazine Rifle, new models of trapdoor rifles continued to be produced and used all the way through the mid-1890s, until finally, the Krag-Jorgensen was adopted.

As white settlers moved into the Great Plains region, they battled the Plains Indian tribes in a series of conflicts known as the Sioux Wars, which lasted from 1854 to 1890. In 1875, the discovery of gold in the Black Hills region of South Dakota brought prospective miners into the area and onto the hunting grounds of the Sioux Indians. The United States Army responded to the pleas of the white settlers and miners for protection against the Sioux, and the Great Sioux War of 1876-77 erupted. It was the last major conflict between the US Army and the Sioux tribe. The U.S. continued to see unrest and conflict with the displaced Native Americans during this time, all the way through to the Wounded Knee Massacre on December 29th, 1890. Trapdoors continued to see use all the way through the Spanish American War.

The lock is marked with a federal eagle and “U.S. SPRINGFIELD”. Many state militias purchased these and used them long after they were out of use with the federal military. The left stock is clearly marked SWP/1882, indicating that this rifle was inspected by Steven W. Porter, Master Armorer and Ordnance Inspector at the Springfield Armory.

The overall condition is very good. Original blue finish and case colors. The action is excellent. The bore is shiny bright with strong rifling. The walnut stock shows use and some graffiti. Clear inspection markings. The butt stock has the Roman numerals XXXVIII carved in. The initials “H.F.S.” are carved into the forestock.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 32-5/8 inches.

Caliber: .45-70 GOVT

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1400

#220764
 

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Antique: Yes