Guns International #: 103169265
Seller's Inventory #: 255106

Category - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Antique

Category
Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor
Springfield Rifles - Antique

1869 Mfg. INDIAN WARS Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1868 TRAPDOOR Rifle BAYONET Post-CIVIL WAR Single Shot MILITARY BREECH LOADER

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1869 Mfg. INDIAN WARS Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1868 TRAPDOOR Rifle BAYONET

Post-CIVIL WAR Single Shot MILITARY BREECH LOADER

Here we present an antique Springfield U.S. Model 1868 Trapdoor Rifle, made circa 1869 in Springfield, Massachusetts for the U.S. Military. Over 51,000 Model 1868 rifles were produced at the Springfield Armory between 1868 and 1872. These arms feature the distinctive “Trap Door” breech loading system designed by Master Armorer Erskine S. Allin, who was the key to many military issued and experimental arms between 1865 and 1894. Some Model 1868 rifles were produced with lockplates bearing the dates of 1863 or 1864, while barrels are dated 1869 or 1870, as is this example.

The Trapdoor Rifle was the primary weapon in the U.S. military from the end of the Civil War to the end of the 19th Century, encompassing the Indian Wars and even the Spanish-American War in Cuba. It was still being used when the Springfield Model 1903 was adopted. These rifles were initially made by converting muzzle loading Civil War muskets to single load cartridges from the breech by installing a “trapdoor”. Later iterations were purpose built from the ground up and chambered for .45-70 GOVT, but these early conversion examples were chambered for the even more massive .50-70 GOVT, as is this example.

The overall condition is very good. Original stock shows handling wear with a sliver missing at the front barrel band right side. Hand carved inscription “GW” on the forend. “GW” stamped on the top of the comb. Bright gray patina. Strong action. Bore is bright with strong rifling intact. Faded cartouche on left stock flat. The U.S. marked bayonet is in good shape.  

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

Barrel is 32-5/8 inches.

Caliber: .50-70 GOVT

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1900

#255106
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $1,900.00
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