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Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1866 .50-70 GOVT ALLIN Conversion TRAPDOOR Rifle Rifle Made Famous During the INDIAN WARS
Guns International #: 102988694 Seller's Inventory #: 247579
Category: Springfield Rifles - Antique - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Description:
Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1866 .50-70 GOVT ALLIN Conversion TRAPDOOR Rifle
Rifle Made Famous During the INDIAN WARS
Here is an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1866 Allin Conversion Trapdoor, the rifle being manufactured circa 1865 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 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 very good. Armory bright metal. The stock is solid with an expected amount of handling. Strong action. The bore is bright and rifled, slightly dimming towards the muzzle. Legible markings. The cartouche on the left wrist is worn. This example has an “1865” dated lock with an “1866” dated breechblock.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 36-5/8 inches.
Caliber: .50-70 GOVT
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2000
#247579
Price: $2,000.00
Antique: Yes