The breechblock h, U.S. Springfield 1863 marked on lockplate.Early 13,XXX serial range. The 22"" round 45-70 caliber barrel had a fine bore with bright, .45-70 GOVT Antique SPRINGFIELD ARMORY Model 1884 TRAPDOOR Cadet Rifle
Chambered in the Original 45-70 GOVT
Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Cadet Rifle, made by t, .45-70 GOVT Antique US SPRINGFIELD Model 1884 “TRAPDOOR” Infantry Rifle
Legendary Large Bore, Single Shot Rifle! Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle in the 45-70 Government caliber, "U.S. Springfield Model 1868 Trapdoor .50-70 (AL4873), c1890 INDIAN WARS Antique US SPRINGFIELD M1884 TRAPDOOR .45-70 GOVT Rifle Chambered in the Original .45-70 GOVT! 15.00. These rifles were standard US Army issue during the Indian Wars & used by General Custer's ill fated 7th Cav at the Battle of Little Big Horn. Clear (Springfield Wikipedia Page) 9 Item(s) Found Page 1 1. SOLD! Featured Gun Classifieds Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor, This .45-70 Pedersoli Springfield 1873 Trap Door Saddle Ring Carbine has a 22” blued tapered round barrel mounted with an original style adjustable 1873 trapdoor rear sight and a bead, This Springfield Armory Model U.S. 1884 is a right hand single shot trapdoor hinged breechblock rifle in .45 -70 Gov't. Lock plate is da, c1890 INDIAN WARS Antique US SPRINGFIELD M1884 TRAPDOOR .45-70 GOVT Rifle
Chambered in the Original .45-70 GOVT! After the Civil War, the War Department wanted a breech-loading rifle. I am told this is one of 1000 rifles that were made for the civil war. The ladder flips up easily and the elevation slide works great This is an original Springfield Model 1873 45-70 Trapdoor rear sight. this is a springfield u.s. trapdoor rifle model 1878, .45 x .70 govt. It was a redesign of the Army’s Allin Trapdoor rifle. This is a very nice rifle that has most of the original blue remaining on the metal with some fading and discoloration at t, This original - 45-70 Trapdoor - Springfield Ramrod Bayonet Model rifle has a round tapered 1" to 3/4" x 31" barrel fitted with an adjustable Buffington rear sight a. Springfield produced them until 1877 (though the Army continued to contract the design for manufacture until 1886) turning out about 73,000 total trapdoor carbines. Clean as they come! Identifying and verifying the authenticity of an 1873 Springfield Trapdoor rifle or carbine is important in recognizing one of these weapons as a true collector's piece. 1873 Trapdoor carbine (converted). Barrel, trigger guard and barrel bands are a bright silver color with some, Springfield Trapdoor 50/70 2nd Allin Conversion 1866. Lock plate is dated 1863 and serial number is 33398. Numrich has been providing current and obsolete parts since 1950 and has the service and experience that you need from a parts supplier. This is an excellent example of a U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle that was manufactured by the Springfield Armory in 1889. ORIGINAL 45-70 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD BAYONET WITH SCABBARD. The Springfield Trapdoor was America's first standard issue breech-loading rifle beginning in 1873. for elevation & windage, blued breech bolt marked "1873", 97% blue, VG wood. SER.97352. Title. Springfield Trapdoor For Sale Springfield Trapdoor. 45-70
armory converted for Indian wars. The model 1884 traces its roots back to the design of the Springfield 1873. Stock shows handling and storage wear. The firearm functions properly, there is very minor scratch's and handling wear on the firearm. There is one book that is absolutely indispensable - it is called "Loading Cartridges for the Original Springfield Rifle and Carbine", by the late Spence Wolf. ... Springfield 1873 1878, 45/70 with a 32" barrel. Sunshine Coast Gun Shop assumes all responsibility for this listing. Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapd, 1892 .45-70 GOVT Antique US SPRINGFIELD M1888 Trapdoor w RAMROD BAYONET
Possibly One of Many Used in Spanish-American War
Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle in, Springfield Model 1884 "Trapdoor" rifle, chambered in .45-70 Government and dated to 1887/1888. It was designed for more adjustments to increase accuracy for rifle or cadet. I will … Just under 56”. These original parts are in good serviceable condition and were removed from a US Springfield Model 1884 45-70. The 32 5/8"" round 45 Government caliber (45-70) barrel has an excellent bore with bright, strong rifling. 262508; So Called Model 1890 U.S. Trapdoor Carbine; These were Armory Altered Rifles to Carbine for Indian War Use; These Alterations were done in 1890 by Spri, Springfield rifle stamped 1863 on the lock plate and S.N & W.T.C For Massachusetts. You must contact Sunshine Coast Gun Shop to resolve any questions or concerns. I was steered in your direction in order to find out some details and possible potential value of an 1873 Springfield, Trapdoor rifle. Are you a Dealer? I'm unsure of the markings and what they represent, other than the serial number, which appears to date the firearm as … Sold !!!!!! Myself and, "U.S. Springfield Model 1868 Trapdoor .50-70 caliber rifle. The stock cartouche is dated 1887, and the serial number dates to 1888. Barrel has bright finish with surface staining. 32-1/2 inch barrel, slotted tip ram rod, folding ladder rear sight missing slider and 1863 dated Springfield lock. Springfield Model 1878 'Trapdoor'. Pedersoli – Springfield 1873 – Trap Door – Saddle Ring Carbine – .45-70 – Stk #C64. M1873 and M1877 Rifles SPAR1364 M1873 and M1877 Rifles .45 caliber. Springfield Trapdoor 45-70 Sight Cover Muzzle Protector. Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle, Here is a nice 1886 Springfield Trapdoor rifle in 45-70 Government caliber. The rifle is in good to very good condition with a nice patina, original stock, shiny bore and very visible rifling. ... Model 1879 1st & 2nd Form "Buckhorn" Rifle Sight Ladder, Stripped. Only 1000 of these guns were made but they do not have a high survival rate. We have several auctions selling parts for the Springfield Model 1884 45-70 Rifle. Barrel has a gray patina. This led to the formation of an Army Board who, in 1865, would host trials for different rifles by makers both foreign and domestic. Cal. This is a wonderful example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, the weapon used, in its carbine form, by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. The Trapdoor Springfield remains an enigma, a stone on which historians stumble. Cartouch on the stock is crystal clear, dated 1883. $74.99. More information is available on the SHOOTERS PAGE section - see Home Page. 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. Rifles For Sale - (1) Antique Firearms - (3) Accessories - (1) Books and Videos - (1) Gun Parts - (1) Gun Parts : Rifle - (1) CONDITION Good - (4) This was the final version of the single shot trapdoor rifle and arguably the highest quality weapon in terms of fit and finish, ever produced at the Springfield Armory. SN is 2479xx. ... .45-70 Trapdoor Butt Plate. Beautiful U.S. Springfield Model 1868 trapdoor rifle. Great shooter & bore. These rifles were made from left over Civil War muskets. Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle Description: Springfield US Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle in 45-70 Govt. Major distinguishing feature is the full length c, Serial #470191, .45-70, 32 1/2" barrel with an excellent, bright bore. The rear sight was graduated from 400 to 1,300 yards. springfield u.s. trapdoor rifle model 1878 with original bayonet and scabbard. Full-stocked, 32 inch barreled rifles, as … Here is a nice 1886 Springfield Trapdoor rifle in 45-70 Government caliber. The barrel and receiver have, Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1873 TRAPDOOR .45-70 GOVT Cadet Rifle
Manufactured at the Height of the Indian Wars! SOLD! Carved below breech is the initia, #835A Springfield Model 1884 Cadet Rifle, 29 1/2" bbl., 45-70, SN 3603XX, exc. Wood is very good and has s, "U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor .45-70 caliber rifle. Gun is in excellent condition for one of these. Description. 1892 .45-70 GOVT Antique US SPRINGFIELD M1888 Trapdoor w RAMROD BAYONET Possibly One of Many Used in Spanish-American War, Springfield Model 1884 US Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 Gov't 32-5/8" Barrel US Military Rifle 1888mfg, "U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Carbine (AL5300), .45-70 GOVT Antique SPRINGFIELD ARMORY Model 1884 TRAPDOOR Cadet Rifle Chambered in the Original 45-70 GOVT. from 55.00. sold out. The Trapdoor Springfield refers to a series of breech loading rifles developed by Springfield, beginning with the Springfield Model 1868 (chambered in .50-70) up to the Springfield Model 1870 (.45-70) and then the most famous Model 1873, which was adopted by the U.S. Army (chambered in .45-70), and the later Models 1877, 1884 and 1888.. 45-70. All officers model sporting rifles were engraved There were a hundred rifles made with … The Springfield Trapdoor carbine itself was a very handy, attractive weapon. Bore is dark, "U.S. Springfield Model 1873 .45-70 caliber rifle with 1879 improvements. Extremely rare gun! 1873-1878. Original Springfield 45-70 Trapdoor … US Model 1863 Springfield Rifle
with the 2nd Allin Conversion to Breech Loading. This 45 Government centerfire rifle (45-70) has all correct Model 1879 features including the fifth type 1879 Buckhorn rear sight. Serial number for the rifle states it was sent to the 20th Kansas Voluntee, US Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 US service rifle, dated to 1887. Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1884 TRAPDOOR Rifle .45-70 GOVT with BAYONET
Manufactured at the SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle, made by, U.S. Springfield 1868 Trapdoor Rifle
.50-70 caliber
32 1/2" barrel
2 barrel bands
Sling swivels
1870 on trapdoor
1863 on lock
Rear ladder sight & blade front sight
Gre, "This Model 1884 trapdoor rifle is in the condition that collectors love. Here we present an antique U.S. Sprin, Springfield Trapdoor Carbine – So Called Model 1890, Springfield Trapdoor 1863 1884 Rifle for Massachusetts, 45/70, U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE, "Very Fine U.S. Model 1866 Springfield 2nd Allin Conversion Trapdoor .50-70 (AL4836), Springfield 1873 1878 1883 45/70 Single Shot CLEAN, US MARKED MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR SPORTING RIFLE, "Excellent U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle (AL5286), "Excellent U.S. Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle (AL5285), Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1884 TRAPDOOR Rifle .45-70 GOVT with BAYONET Manufactured at the SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, U.S. Springfield 1868 Trapdoor .50-70 Caliber S/N 33194, "Fine U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle (AL5284), "U.S. Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle with 1884 Upgrades (AL5283), Springfield Armory ~ 1884 Trapdoor Rifle ~ .45-70 Government, SPRINGFIELD U.S. 1884, CAL. Missing the rod is the only problem. US MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE SPADE TROWEL BAYONET W/ SCABBARD #10563 ALL FIREARMS MUST BE TRANSFERRED THROUGH A LICENSED FIREARMS DEALER. It h, "This Model 1879 trapdoor rifle was arsenal-upgraded during its use by the addition of the Buffington rear sight and the appropriate barrel band. I am the one asking the question about the springfield us model 1878 and it's value. Description: We are offering for sale a US Springfield Model 1878 Trap Door rifle chambered in .45-70 caliber. This rifle has all of the features of an 1884 Model Trapdoor, however the bolt is marked Model 1878, which we believe to be a replac, Used Spingfield Trapdoor
50/70
30" barrel
49" overall length
good condition
bore is clean
rifling is visible
wood in good condition
all original
Buyer pays shipping
Miller, US Model 1878 - Springfield Carbine: 45-70 “Trap-Door”, "Very Fine Springfield 1879 Trap Door Carbine. MP0282 Saddle Bar Ring 1873-1889 Springfield 45/70 Trapdoor Carbine, Spencer Rifle/Carbine, & 1859 - 63 Sharps, 1874 Sharps, & Our Price: $4.95 Compare The breech block is marked: U.S. MODEL 1873 Offered in very nice used condition is this trapdoor rifle in 45-70 government caliber. Cartouch on the stock is crystal clear, dated 1883. The Springfield model 1884 was one of the "Trapdoor Springfield" rifles. The ladder flips up easily and the elevation/windage slide works great. SN is 977xx. Springfield Muskets M1 Garand 1892 - 1894 Krag 1896 Krag 1898 Krag 1899 - 1903 Krag Krag Accessories Model 1865 1st Allin Model 1866 .50-70 Model 1868-1870 .50-70 Model 1873-1890 .45-70 Trapdoor Accessories ... Trapdoor Accessories Springfield Armory ~ U.S.1884 ~ .45-70 Gov't. Stock is good, shows handling wear. 45-70, VG bore, sling swivels, cleaning rod, original military rear sight adj. They were converted into sporting rifles and used for the buf, "This U.S. Model 1884 trapdoor 45 Government centerfire caliber (45-70) is ready for your collection. Item. Metal has a dark gray patina. SER.97352, THIS "ATTIC QUEEN" HAS RETAINED ABOUT 80-85% 0F THE ORIGINAL FINISH. Metal has 70% of the original blue with the remainder turning to a smooth patina, the lock has 30% or so of the original blue mixed with patina. Side plate 1864 rare conversion 3-band. 1878 Trapdoor Springfield . Quite a bit of blue left. It will also fit all Models including 1873, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1884, 1888 Springfield Rifles and Cadets. 45.00. sold out. The 32 5/8"" round barrel has good, bright rifling with some wear and erosion. bore, sight is graduated to 1400 yds., sling swivels, cleaning rod, 1" chip out of upper tang on left side, exc, "U.S. Model 1879 Trapdoor rifle. The rifle got its nickname from its breech-loading mechanism, which resembled a trapdoor. It will also fit all Models including 1873, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1884, 1888 Springfield Rifles and Cadets. Allin Conversat, "U.S. Springfield 1866 Trapdoor 2nd Allin Conversion .50-70 caliber rifle. The Springfield Trapdoor held the new, more powerful .45-70 military cartridge. Stock i, "U.S. Springfield Model 1868 Trapdoor .50-70 caliber rifle. The rifle has a blue barrel, ramrod, barrel bands, receiver, lock plate, hammer, trigger guard and buttplate. Lock plate is dated 1864. Overall arsenal polish very good condition in/out. 95 % plus, original blue on barrel. Ending Feb 2 at 6:06PM PST 6d 16h. All me, "Model 1879s in this condition are few and far between. The 22"" round 45 Government center fire (45-70) caliber barrel has an excel, "This is an early, all correct, U.S. Model 1873 trapdoor rifle made in 1874. Browse the huge selection of 1873 Springfield rifle parts and the schematic here and end your parts search. The rifle will be my long range side action gun for SASS competition. Differences between the two include, a re-designed ramrod bayonet and locking pieces, as well as a one, INV 7776
BEAUTIFUL SPRINGFIELD U.S. 1884, CAL. A hooded front blade sight and a numbered sliding, Springfield trapdoor carbine not sure if it is the 1873 or 1884 has both “doors” appears to be an original. Bore is a little dir, ID # 7364
Make SPRINGFIELD
Model 1866
Configuration Single Shot
Gauge / Caliber .50-70-450
Price $2,800.00
Serial # NSN
Country of Origin America, Cal 50-70. These were the first 'Trapdoor' designs chambered for a .45-70 caliber cartridge. Cartouche is nice and sharp dated 1886. The firearm functions properly, there is very minor scratch's and handling wear on the firearm. Original Sight Protector for 45-70. 1877 - 1878 Rifle Stock End Cap. Thanks for looking. The idea of the Master Armorer at the U.S. Armory at Springfield, Mr. Erskine S. Allin, was to take the existing Civil War muzzle-loaders, of whi… 85,000 made. Full length walnut stock with scarce, "Very Fine U.S. Model 1866 Springfield 2nd Allin Conversion Trapdoor .50-70 caliber rifle. It has a 32 inch barrel. The 32 5. Email me if you would li, I believe this gun was one of a group of about 300 that was sold to Whitney Arms Company on order from Hartley & Graham in about 1883. Some listed items may not be legal in every State. This gun has been completely nickel plated including the bayonet. The Springfield Armory produced around 700,000 trapdoor rifles from 1866 to 1892. Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1873 TRAPDOOR .45-70 GOVT Cadet Rifle
Manufactured at the Height of the Indian Wars! from 40.00. It was designed for the early Model 1873 rifle or cadet. 45-70. Marked “Bill Mark” on the side of the receiver. The 32 5/8"" round barrel has an excellent bore with bright, strong rifling. These rifles were standard US Army issue during the Indian Wars & used by General Custer's ill fated 7th Cav at the Battle of Little Big Horn. Great looking U.S. Springfield Trapdoor rifle. The Springfield Trapdoor Cartridge Rifle and Carbine was produced for the military in 1873. The black walnut stock is oil finished. It has two bands. Need 1873 Trapdoor Springfield parts for your latest project? Original Item: Only One available. 1873 to 1890 Butt Plate Trap Door. the rifle is in very good condition. US Springfield 1884 Trapdoor Rifle 45-70 Hammer Screw. Parts This auction is for US Springfield 1884 Trapdoor Rifle 45-70- Hammer Screw. This antique rifle is dated 1884 and remains in good original condition. Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle, made by th, Springfield Trapdoor Carbine; Serial No. The "low arch" breechblock and barrel tang are color casehardened. Metal has a light gray patina. It Is in good used condition. I just bought a Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle. "U.S. Springfield 1866 Trapdoor 2nd Allin Conversion .50-70 (AL4820), "U.S. Springfield Model 1868 Trapdoor .50-70 (AL4816), "U.S. Springfield Model 1873 .45-70 (AL4805), US Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Single Shot Service Rifle .45-70 Gov't 32" Barrel w/Bayonet, Dated to 1887, Used Spingfield Trapdoor 50/70
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