Guns International #: 101702219
Seller's Inventory #: 210647

Category - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Antique Rifles - Cartridge

Category
Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor
Antique Rifles - Cartridge

c1877 INDIAN WARS Antique SPRINGFIELD Model 1873 U.S. Military TRAPDOOR Rifle Converted to Carbine Length

Description:
c1877 INDIAN WARS Antique SPRINGFIELD Model 1873 U.S. Military TRAPDOOR

Rifle Converted to Carbine Length

Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle, made circa 1877. 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. The U.S. continued to see unrest and conflict with the displaced Native Americans during this time, including the Wounded Knee Massacre on December 29th, 1890. Trapdoors continued to see use all the way through the Spanish American War.

This one was shortened to approximately carbine length and smooth bored. The bore measures .471” at the muzzle. The rear sight is marked with a “C”. The front sight is a replacement after the shortening.

The overall condition is good. Robust action, though the firing pin is short and could use replacing to make it functional again. Bright, smooth bored barrel. Solid walnut stock with a cartouche remnant on the left stock flat that is dated 1877. “US” is stamped on the lock and butt plate tang.

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

Barrel is 21-3/4 inches.

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1215

#210647
 

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Antique: Yes