Guns International #: 103114259
Seller's Inventory #: 247322

Category - Springfield Rifles - Antique - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor

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Springfield Rifles - Antique
Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor

EARLY Antique SPRINGFIELD 1873 TRAPDOOR Rifle .45-70 GOVT LITTLE BIG HORN THREE DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER

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EARLY Antique SPRINGFIELD 1873 TRAPDOOR Rifle .45-70 GOVT LITTLE BIG HORN

THREE DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER

Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle, made by the Springfield Armory circa October of 1873. This example was made three years before Custer led his 7th Cavalry at the Battle of Little Bighorn. The U.S. 7th Cavalry, a force of 700 men, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer, who was a brevetted major general during the American Civil War, suffered a major defeat. Five of the 7th Cavalry's twelve companies were wiped out, and Custer was killed, as were two of his brothers, his nephew, and his brother-in-law. The total U.S. casualty count included 268 dead and 55 severely wounded,? including four Crow Indian scouts and at least two Arikara Indian scouts.

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 U.S. 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 U.S. 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.

As mentioned above, this rifle was originally manufactured in 1873, and subsequently arsenal refurbished and updated with a Model 1879 rear sight and replacement barrel with “V/P” and eagle head proofs and an oval script “P” cartouche stamped on left wrist, which means it received a new stock and was inspected.

The overall condition is very good. Armory refurbished with great blue finish and case colors. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The stock is solid, showing use. Clear markings on the stock. A fantastic example of a scarce, Springfield Armory refurbished, early Model 1873 Trapdoor!

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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$2600

#247322
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,600.00
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