Learn if your 45-70 Springfield is assembled from the correct as-issued parts. Parts from various models became mixed, as arms were returned to the arsenal, for repair or upgrade.
The two main improvements of the type were the shorter receiver (the use of sleeved barrels previously made a longer receiver necessary) and an increase in the opening arc of the breech block (to make it less likely to fall shut inadvertently). A part-by-part examination of the trapdoor Springfield rifle and carbine, with illustrations showing the variations found within serial number ranges. 50-70 Trapdoors, to be supplanted in 1873 by the new. They also use a unique narrow rear sight slider, for no apparent reason. They use the short receiver of the 1870 rifle, a 21 3/4” barrel, a slinger and ring on these in place of sling swivels, and are not serialized. There was a focus infantry rifles in theTrapdoor program, and just 362 of these carbines were made in 1870. The plans to adopt a breech-loading infantry rifle were. MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.The first production of a carbine model of the Trapdoor Springfield was the Model 1870 (excluding 4 prototypes produced in 1868). The Springfield Trapdoor rifle was a result of the need of the US Army for a breech-loader that could be fired with metallic cartridges. No real issues really, but I just thought it would be nice to replace the Smith carbine with a more popular trapdoor rifle which is the Springfield Model 1873 carbine chambered in. This specimen has a 24 round barrel with a rectangle base/pinned blade front sight and a 2,000 yard Buffington type rear sight, marked XC at the top. A very scarce antique firearm with only a mere 1,000 of these carbines manufactured. THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, Springfield Model 1886 Experimental Trapdoor Carbine. All firearms are "mechanically perfect" unless noted, but again, are NOT warranted as safe to fire! The Model 1873 is the most popular with collectors.
Any city or state regulations regarding owning antique firearms are the responsibility of the purchaser. The Springfield Trapdoor rifles and carbines were a series of breech loading rifle and carbine weapons built from 1865 to about 1888, beginning with the Model 1865 and then with other models being introduced every few years. We want satisfied customers & often "under" describe the weapons. All firearms are described as accurately as possible, given the restraints of a catalog listing length. ĭISCLAIMER: All firearms are sold as collector's items only - we do not accept responsibility as to the shooting safety or reliability of any antique firearm. Other than minor dings from use, the stock is in very good condition. The stock is marked with as 1882 cartouche. Cavalry Companies C, D, I and K and is marked with the Indian Star Symbol on the right rear of the stock. Springfield Model 1873 Carbine which falls into the serial number range (33,000-43,700) of U.S.
All gun metal parts are uniform in color and condition save the butt plate which has moderate pitting. Model: 1873 This is a very unique example of a U.S. The breechblock was marked “US / MODEL / 1873”. What have I gotten myself into here How does it look Parts correct I think it's in pretty good condition. Lock is marked in front of the hammer with the spread-winged eagle and “US/SPRINGFIELD”. Just bought it yesterday as a sometimes shooter and probably wall gun. Bore is bright with spotty oxidation and retains strong rifling. Re: Seeking information on Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Lisa Sharik 9:39 AM ( in response to Don Walborn ) The model 1884 did not come in serial number 80835, the beginning numbers are 280001 for the rifle, carbine and cadet rifle. Rear sight is long range and the front is a blade sight. Barrel is stamped with the usual “V P ” at the breech as well as several smaller sub-inspector marks. 22' barrel - fast ship 22 inch ' barrel colonial heights, va 23834: used: : 505.00 : 1873 springfield armory amazing us 1884 trapdoor. Rifle barrel has even brown patina and is secured to the stock with two barrel bands. other model springfield armory 1884 single shot. They were the first trapdoors chambered for the 45-70 cartridge. Springfield manufactured approximately 73,000 Model 1873 rifles and carbines between 18.