Guns International #: 101953216
Seller's Inventory #: 217765

Category - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Springfield Rifles - Antique

Category
Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor
Springfield Rifles - Antique

Indian Wars U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1873 TRAPDOOR .45-70 GOVT. Caliber Rifle Manufactured at the Start of the RED RIVER WAR!

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

Manufactured at the Start of the RED RIVER WAR!

Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle, made by the Springfield Armory in 1874. 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 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 US Army responded to the pleas of the 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 overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is in good shape and remains clear. Solid stock with an average amount of wear (minor scuff and dings) and a legible cartouche on the left wrist. “1873” dated lock. “US” stamped buttplate tang. The cleaning rod is absent. This example included the bayonet and scabbard.

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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$1200

#217765
 

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Antique: Yes