MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM. THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, I try to explain the differences Ive learned between them, with the 1873 possibl. All firearms are "mechanically perfect" unless noted, but again, are NOT warranted as safe to fire! I want to show off my two Trapdoor Springfields. Any city or state regulations regarding owning antique firearms are the responsibility of the purchaser. 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. Weapon has the ramrod with the small button tip with cleaning rod patch slot below it present.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. Rear sight is the long-range type with the adjustable slide leaf missing. Stock shows inspector stampings of a fancy script initial “P” within a circle on the underside of butt near triggerguard tang.
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Black walnut stock never cleaned and exhibits a mellow patina along with its share of normal handling marks, dings and scuffing. Hammer itself has the screw broken off inside.
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Lockplate markings show the spreadwinged eagle with the “US / SPRINGFIELD / 1873” forward of the hammer. The high-arched breechblock bears the stamping “U. All iron surfaces have a flat dull gray patina with no bluing or color casehardening.
#U.s. model 1873 springfield trapdoor rifle serial number
45-70 caliber, centerfire, cartridge weapon, serial number #250079. Produced by the Springfield Armory, this.