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… 1873 Springfield Trapdoor. The 32 5/8"" round 45 Government center, While the breech block is marked "1884", in actuality this rifle is a model 1888 rifle. The rear sight was graduated from 400 to 1,300 yards. SPRINGFIELD Model 1866 Musket 36" .50-70-450 Nice bore, "U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Carbine (AL5351), "U.S. Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Circa 1874 (AL5350). This is an original Springfield Model 1878 45-70 Trapdoor rear sight. Description. $13.50 shipping. 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. Original Sight Protector for 45-70. The firearm functions properly, there is very minor scratch's and handling wear on the firearm. Springfield Trapdoor For Sale Springfield Trapdoor. Cartouch on the stock is crystal clear, dated 1883. It was designed for the early Model 1873 rifle or cadet. Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1873 TRAPDOOR .45-70 GOVT Cadet Rifle Manufactured at the Height of the Indian Wars! 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. Bids. Traces of Case color. 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. It has a 32 inch barrel. 85,000 made. 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! 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. Pressures should be kept well below 20,000 CUP. The 32 5. Casehardened  breechblock dated "1884". This rifle is a breath, "This Model 1884 Trapdoor carbine the arsenal upgrade of the 1890 sight protector for the Buffington carbine rear sight. Metal has a light gray patina. More information is available on the SHOOTERS PAGE section - see Home Page. Pedersoli – Springfield 1873 – Trap Door – Saddle Ring Carbine – .45-70 – Stk #C64. Springfield Armory ~ U.S.1884 ~ .45-70 Gov't. MP0282 Saddle Bar Ring 1873-1889 Springfield 45/70 Trapdoor Carbine, Spencer Rifle/Carbine, & 1859 - 63 Sharps, 1874 Sharps, & Our Price: $4.95 Compare Thanks for looking. The US Model 1873 rifle was the first Springfield rifle made with steel barrels. SOLD! Side plate 1864 rare conversion 3-band. 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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. Barrel is in armory bright finish, some areas of light staining. Some listed items may not be legal in every State. Are you a Dealer? Overall arsenal polish very good condition in/out. 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. The Springfield Trapdoor was America's first standard issue breech-loading rifle beginning in 1873. this site specializes in: (1) trapdoor springfield rifles & carbines, 1865-1893; (2) indian war & span-am war: u.s springfield trapdoor arms; (3) 1865-1893 military: bayonets, knives, entrenching tools/trowels, mills & prairie belts, mckeever / dyer pouches & carbine boots. Great looking U.S. Springfield Trapdoor rifle. 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. SN is 2479xx. Full length walnut stock with scarce, "Very Fine U.S. Model 1866 Springfield 2nd Allin Conversion Trapdoor .50-70 caliber rifle. I was steered in your direction in order to find out some details and possible potential value of an 1873 Springfield, Trapdoor rifle. SER.97352,  THIS "ATTIC QUEEN" HAS RETAINED ABOUT 80-85% 0F THE ORIGINAL FINISH. Cartouch on the stock is crystal clear, dated 1883. Original Springfield 45-70 Trapdoor … Firearms may only be shipped to a Licenced Dealer. The stock cartouche is dated 1887, and the serial number dates to 1888. Lock plate is dated 1863 and serial number is 33398. Carved below breech is the initia, #835A Springfield Model 1884 Cadet Rifle, 29 1/2" bbl., 45-70, SN 3603XX, exc. The breech block is marked: U.S. MODEL 1873 Offered in very nice used condition is this trapdoor rifle in 45-70 government caliber. The "low arch" breechblock and barrel tang are color casehardened. It was an improved replacement for the previous longarm of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Springfield model 1873.. The ladder flips up easily and the elevation/windage slide works great. M1873 and M1877 Rifles SPAR1364 M1873 and M1877 Rifles .45 caliber. 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. The Springfield Trapdoor held the new, more powerful .45-70 military cartridge. The Springfield Trapdoor carbine itself was a very handy, attractive weapon. Missing the rod is the only problem. 15.00. Breech is black. ... Springfield 1873 1878, 45/70 with a 32" barrel. 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. 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. The Springfield Armory produced around 700,000 trapdoor rifles from 1866 to 1892. Original Item: Only One available. 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.. M1906 Fencing Musket Thumb Latch. 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. Cal. This led to the formation of an Army Board who, in 1865, would host trials for different rifles by makers both foreign and domestic. The rifle got its nickname from its breech-loading mechanism, which resembled a trapdoor. It has two bands. Stock i, "U.S. Springfield Model 1868 Trapdoor .50-70 caliber rifle. 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. We have several auctions selling parts for the Springfield Model 1884 45-70 Rifle. Later designated the Springfield Model 1873 and nicknamed the “Springfield Trapdoor,” the rifle would serve the American military for the next twenty years. ORIGINAL 45-70 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD BAYONET WITH SCABBARD. These rifles were made from left over Civil War muskets. 45.00. sold out. 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. The ladder flips up easily and the elevation slide works great This is an original Springfield Model 1873 45-70 Trapdoor rear sight. You must contact Sunshine Coast Gun Shop to resolve any questions or concerns. Gun is in excellent condition for one of these. This is an excellent example of a U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle that was manufactured by the Springfield Armory in 1889. Myself and, "U.S. Springfield Model 1868 Trapdoor .50-70 caliber rifle. The rifle is in good to very good condition with a nice patina, original stock, shiny bore and very visible rifling. Barrel has bright finish with surface staining. This is the stock end cap removed form a Springfield 1878 Trapdoor 45/70 rifle. US Model 1863 Springfield Rifle with the 2nd Allin Conversion to Breech Loading. Barrel, trigger guard and barrel bands are a bright silver color with some, Springfield Trapdoor 50/70 2nd Allin Conversion 1866. Nice clean rifle in good wor, .45-70 caliber, 32 5/8" barrel with the integral sliding rod bayonet located underneath. Place your order today. THE LITTLE LOSS THERE IS, IS DUE TO M, US Model 1863 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE with the 2ND ALLIN CONVERSION Nice 1863 Percussion Springfield with the 2nd Model Allin conversion by the Springfield Armory, for breach loading. These original parts are in good serviceable condition and were removed from a US Springfield Model 1884 45-70. this is a springfield u.s. trapdoor rifle model 1878, .45 x .70 govt. Springfield Armory NHS, US NPS. Model 1878 to 1890 Thumb Latch Assembly. .50-70 “TRAPDOOR” SPRINGFIELD Rifle | May - June 2020 An Old Rifle Back in Use John Barsness In 1865 the United States government was pretty broke due to an internal war that lasted four years, but to be prepared for other possible conflicts the U.S. Army needed to keep up with the latest technological trend, self-contained rifle cartridges. 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. All me, "Model 1879s in this condition are few and far between. US MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE SPADE TROWEL BAYONET W/ SCABBARD #10563 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. Only 1000 of these guns were made but they do not have a high survival rate. ... Model 1879 1st & 2nd Form "Buckhorn" Rifle Sight Ladder, Stripped. These were the first 'Trapdoor' designs chambered for a .45-70 caliber cartridge. 1873 to 1890 Butt Plate Trap Door. Lock plate is da, c1890 INDIAN WARS Antique US SPRINGFIELD M1884 TRAPDOOR .45-70 GOVT Rifle Chambered in the Original .45-70 GOVT! All nickel parts retain a nice aged metal patina with some flakin, "Springfield 1886 Trapdoor Carbine Experimental. This gun has been completely nickel plated including the bayonet. 45-70, VG bore, sling swivels, cleaning rod, original military rear sight adj. SN is 2479xx. 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! Sold !!!!!! 32-1/2 inch barrel, slotted tip ram rod, folding ladder rear sight missing slider and 1863 dated Springfield lock. It Is in good used condition. Full-stocked, 32 inch barreled rifles, as … Stock shows handling and storage wear. Springfield Model 1878 'Trapdoor'. Wood is very good and has s, "U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor .45-70 caliber rifle. After the Civil War, the War Department wanted a breech-loading rifle. The Springfield model 1884 was one of the "Trapdoor Springfield" rifles. The Springfield Trapdoor Cartridge Rifle and Carbine was produced for the military in 1873. Extremely rare gun! Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle Description: Springfield US Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle in 45-70 Govt. I am really looking forward to shooting it. 32.5” barrel remains very good with very good bluing with scattered age wear. 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. 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. 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. Parts This auction is for US Springfield 1884 Trapdoor Rifle 45-70- Hammer Screw. I just bought a Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle. 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. from 40.00. Ending Feb 2 at 6:06PM PST 6d 16h. Need 1873 Trapdoor Springfield parts for your latest project? Numrich has been providing current and obsolete parts since 1950 and has the service and experience that you need from a parts supplier. Allin Conversat, "U.S. Springfield 1866 Trapdoor 2nd Allin Conversion .50-70 caliber rifle. Springfield Trapdoor 45-70 Sight Cover Muzzle Protector. US Springfield 1884 Trapdoor Rifle 45-70 Hammer Screw. I am the one asking the question about the springfield us model 1878 and it's value. It was designed for more adjustments to increase accuracy for rifle or cadet. 1873 Trapdoor carbine (converted). These elevations were designed for the rifle. Great shooter & bore. The 32 5/8"" round 45 Government caliber (45-70) barrel has an excellent bore with bright, strong rifling. 1877 - 1878 Rifle Stock End Cap. The breechblock h, U.S. Springfield 1863 marked on lockplate.Early 13,XXX serial range. Just under 56”. Description: We are offering for sale a US Springfield Model 1878 Trap Door rifle chambered in .45-70 caliber. Browse the huge selection of 1873 Springfield rifle parts and the schematic here and end your parts search. Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle, made by th, Springfield Trapdoor Carbine; Serial No. I am told this is one of 1000 rifles that were made for the civil war. Clean as they come! 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