Guns International #: 103023907

Category - Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Antique Rifles - Cartridge

Category
Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor
Antique Rifles - Cartridge

US Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine 45/70 Caliber

Description:
This listing is for a US Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine 45/70 Caliber .  NO legible serial number  

Make: Springfield Armory
Model: Springfield Trapdoor Carbine
Caliber/ Cartridge: .45-70 Govt with a 22” barrel
Action Type: Single-Shot Front-Lifted Breech-Loaded Rifle
Sights: The front sight is a blade fixed by the muzzle. The rear sight is an adjustable buckhorn. 
Markings: This rifle has “U.S. MODEL 1873 / ” on the door. The buttplate is marked “ U.S.” and the barrel is marked, “V / P / P / R” with a proof mark. The barrel band is marked “U”. The rear sight is stamped “C”. The lock plate is marked with the Great Seal of the United States (an eagle) and “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD”. No legible serial number

Condition: 22”barrel with a really nice bore, showing strong rifling and some very minor pin-prick pitting at the muzzle end. The original bluing starting to turn to an antique patina.   The wood stock features a barrel band secured by a spring, a lock-plate, a straight wrist, a straight comb and semi-crescent butt-plate There are some very minor dents and light handling marks but overall is in great condition.  Mechanically functions correctly with the hammer holding in all 3 positions with a strong hammer spring. All parts appear to be original. The current condition of the item listed has been described to the best of my ability . Please examine the photos , text thoroughly and make sure to ask any and all questions 

 History: The Springfield 1873 Trapdoor rifle, also known as the "Trapdoor Springfield," was a single-shot, breech-loading rifle adopted by the U.S. Army in 1873. It was designed to replace the muzzle-loading rifled muskets used during the Civil War, and its distinctive "trapdoor" mechanism allowed soldiers to load ammunition from the rear of the barrel. This rifle was chambered for the .45-70 Government cartridge, which became the standard U.S. military round. The Springfield 1873 played a significant role in the Indian Wars and later in the Spanish-American War. Its robust design and reliability made it a mainstay in U.S. military service until it was replaced by more modern bolt-action rifles in the late 1890s.

This rifle requires NO FFL so we can ship it directly to your home or office in the USA..PHOTO ID REQUIRED.  Will ship USPS priority mail at a cost of $35.00.  This gun is sold "as-is" as a collectible with no refund and no return.
Payment can be made with bank check, postal money order, or personal check. If you prefer instant payment and shipping such as Venmo, Zelle or Cash App, please email or text me for account info.  Will include a box of 45/70 Cartriges. 405 grain 1185FPS

Price: $1,365.00                     Buy Now

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government