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Guns International #: 103112492
Seller's Inventory #: 250577
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Guns International #: 103112492
Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1866 ALLIN Conversion TRAPDOOR Rifle INDIAN WARS
Rifle Used Past CIVIL WAR into WESTWARD EXPANSION
Description: Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1866 ALLIN Conversion TRAPDOOR Rifle INDIAN WARS Rifle Used Past CIVIL WAR into WESTWARD EXPANSION Here is an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1866 Allin Conversion Trapdoor, the rifle being manufactured circa 1864 and then converted shortly after that circa 1866. After the American Civil War, the United States military was slow to adopt new technological advances in firearms and opted to retrofit their enormous surplus inventory of Model 1861 type muskets to fire cartridges. Many different types of conversions were conceived and implemented. This one is named for its inventor, Erskine S. Allin, Master Armorer for Springfield Armory. The Springfield Model 1866 was the second iteration of the Allin designed trapdoor breech-loading mechanism. Originally developed as a means of converting rifle muskets to breechloaders, the Allin modification ultimately became the basis for the definitive Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor, the first breech-loading rifle adopted by the United States War Department for manufacture and widespread issue to U.S. troops. These conversions were the main infantry weapon of the West and played a large role in the Indian Wars and Westward Expansion of the late 19th century. Approximately 25,000 .58 caliber Springfield Model 1863 rifled muskets were converted by Springfield Armory for use by U.S. troops, the barrels being relined and rifled to .50 caliber and the trapdoor breech system affixed. The rifle was chambered for the powerful centerfire .50-70 Government cartridge. The overall condition is good. Smooth and even, original brown patina. Strong action. The bore is shiny bright with nice rifling. This example has a solid stock with less than expected handling wear. Markings on the lock are worn. “US” marked lock and buttplate. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 32-1/2 inches. Caliber: .50-70 GOVT Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1600 #250577 Antique: Yes Price: $1,600.00 Buy Now Pay with
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Guns International #: 103112492
Seller's Inventory #: 250577
Guns International #: 103112492
Seller's Inventory #: 250577
Guns International #: 103112492
Seller's Inventory #: 250577
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