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You should be able to research and find which unit she was issued to, we are sure this rifle has alot of histroy to be uncovered. The bore is fair, some corrosion towards the muzzle internally but should not inhibit its shootability, though a qualified gunsmith should inspect the rifle prior to shooting. Stock does not have a hole at the front which is a easy way of telling if a stock like this is original and not a cut down from a long rifle. Stock has its original saddle ring assembly, as well as its butt plate with sliding door. There is a faint, illegible cartouche on the left side of the stock. Retains its early style breech block, with eagles head proof. However, Allin was no Eugene Stoner, and while his design did result in. An overall, fairly clean 1873 Trapdoor for your collection Antique, no FFL required in most areas. Allin’s trapdoor design, which was named for its hinged breechblock that opened much like a trapdoor. It was actually the fifth variation of Erskine S. The locke plate assembly is fully functional, trapdoor functions properly, overall the carbine appears to be functional. The Springfield Model 1873 was the first standard-issue breech-loading rifle adopted by the United States Army. Examine the entire barrel of the rifle or carbine and make. If not, then you have an earlier model Springfield Trapdoor. This should be rounded off where the lock plate meets the stock. She looks to have had a light restoration at one point, light refinish of the stock and the lock plate shows signs of having been cleaned and refinished. If the lock plate is marked with this text, then this is a lock plate for an 1873 Springfield Trapdoor rifle or carbine.
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#1873 springfield trapdoor stock serial number#
The serial number dates this carbine at around 1881, relatively early. This is a true carbine, not a cut down long rifle. The original cartouche on left side of the stock is Illegible apparently because of handling wear, rather than sanding. U.S Springfield marked on the receiver side plate. CONDITION: Good with exterior metal finish having turned a chocolate patina. Steel buttplate with trap for maintenance tools. One piece walnut stock with SWP 1891 cartouche on left side. For sale is a trapdoor Springfield carbine model 1873 in caliber 45/70. Inspector’s initials of VPP marked on the barrel. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle with rod bayonet and Buffington sight.