1873 springfield trapdoor cartouche swppp

A fine condition and very scarce example of an early 1873 Trapdoor carbine from the second year of production. /rebates/&.com252ffirearms252f62grv-just-purchased-springfield-arms-model-1873-trapdoor-45-70. The name L GOODMAN is stamped into the stock, forward of the triggerguard, the significance of which is unknown. Single barrel band marked 'U' without stacking swivel. The lock plate which still retains a great deal of original blue is distinctly marked U S SPRINGFIELD' along side the Federal. The breach block which still exhibits a hint of case coloring is marked 'U.S.

This features a 32.6' rifled barrel marked with 'V / P / Eagle'. Springfield model 1873 trapdoor rifle chambered in. 1873 pattern stepped side rear sight graduated to 500 yards on the right wall and 1200 yards on the ladder, musket-style front sight with block base and blade. Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Rifle for auction. Three-click tumbler, smooth trigger, sling bar inlet into counterpane with 1.053' OD sling ring (.745' ID). The stock will also fit 1873- 1884 and other era cadet rifles. The stock came off an 1873 made in the late 1870's. This is the smaller cadet size stock and will only fit cadet rifles. Lock plate marked with firing proof in the stock behind the triggerguard. Springfield Trapdoor Cadet 1873 - 1884 Rifle Stock, Nice, NR Part Description: Original Springfield Model 1873-1884 Cadet Rifle Stock. Blued and color case hardened finish, walnut stock with 9' comb and solid musket style buttplate. This rare, antique rifle remains in unbelievable condition especially when you consider that it is 141 years old. The serial number falls between the two numbers stamped on the butt plate and represents the barrack unit and rack number. records shows this gun was probably used in the 1st Illinois volunteers or the 4th Illinois volunteers. This antique rifle still has about 95%of its original blueing. It was superseded by an improved model, the Springfield Model 1884, also in. The infantry rifle model featured a 325/8 inch (829 mm) barrel, while the cavalry carbine used a 22 inch (560 mm) barrel. The Model 1873 was the fifth variation of the Allin trapdoor design, and was named for its hinged breechblock, which opened like a trapdoor. The gun, in both full-length and carbine versions, was widely used in subsequent battles against the American Indians. The idea was that troops could carry these pre-loaded wooden cartridge blocks with them, which could then be attached to the side of their rifle making for quicker and easier access to. This lot features the rare, vintage Springfield Model 1873 'Trapdoor' 45-70 rifle that was the first standard issue breech loading rifle adopted by the United States Army (although the Model 1866 trapdoor had seen limited issue to troops along the Bozeman Trail in 1867). Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle with Metcalfe Device, Block of Cartridges, Bayonet, and ScabbardOrdnance Department officer Henry Metcalfe invented the Metcalfe device which was then patented in 1875.

1873 springfield trapdoor cartouche swppp