U.S. Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle,
caliber .45-70 Gov't, 32" barrel,
walnut, iron trim, Buffington sight, sling, antique
Part Number: AAU-786
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This full length U. S. Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor rifle is in very good overall condition, with a mirror bright bore. The Director of Civilian Marksmanship offered Trapdoor rifles to NRA members at low cost, and such famous mail order merchants as Sears and Roebuck listed such guns in their early catalogs. This rifle comes with a brown leather sling, and a factory second type steel pistol grip has been added to this rifle for target shooting.

The wood has some marks from well over 100 years of handling and use by previous owners. A SWP 1887 cartouche mark is visible on the left side of the stock. The blued barrel has aged to a brown patina, while the rest of the steel furniture still shows traces of original bluing. Weighing in at 9.4 pounds, with a trigger reach of 13-1/2", and a mirror bright bore it will be a good shooter for today's modern size BPCR enthusiast.

The black walnut stock has a number of small pressure dents and dings. We note a hairline crack on the side panel side extending forward from the front lock bolt up to the barrel channel, but no major breaks or repairs in the stock. The military style buttplate is wide and lightly curved, made to absorb the recoil of the .45-70 Government cartridge. The thumbnail comb extension of the buttplate, is clearly marked U.S.. The buttplate is worn bright on the toe and heel, but still retains its original bluing in the center.

Moving up the stock, the short tang can be seen, with a dark blue aging to brown. The serial number of the rifle, 296XXX, can be seen at the forward most portion of the breech. The trapdoor itself is also marked U.S. / MODEL / 1873 in three lines, this is in the period when the 3 looks like a 8. Ahead of the breech and trapdoor, the barrel measures 32" out to the muzzle. The original post front sight has been replaced with a taller blade to shoot point of aim. A Buffington rear sight is fitted to the rifle. The elevation and windage both move freely. The knurled knobs are in good condition with limited wear from use. The sight is calibrated up to 2,000 yards. The markings on the side of the barrel are quite visible, the classic V over P over the upraised eagle's head with an addition P at the breech, we could not make out the letter at the top of the barrel.

The trigger guard retains some of its original blue finish, and has a sling swivel on the forward bow that is matched by a front swivel and stacking ring on the front barrel band. This rifle comes with a reproduction brown leather sling that is adjustable with brass hooks. This rifle is fitted with the second type blued steel pistol grip that with a single screw to the trigger guard. The cartouche behind the trigger guard is barely visible. Two blued barrel bands hold the barrel to the stock while also supporting the cleaning rod below. Each of the bands is properly marked with a U, the open end of which faces toward the muzzle. The rifle is fitted with a second type Model 1878 cleaning rod with cupped head to protect the firing pin.

The lock works crisply with a three notch tumbler, and the trigger release is positive and smooth at about 3 pounds pressure. The lock plate is marked with an eagle next to U.S. / Springfield in two lines. For additional information on the trapdoor rifles, see the book The .45-70 Springfield by Joe Poyer and Craig Riesch.

This antique black powder cartridge rifle should make a good shooter. The bore is bright and clean! This rifle can be shipped directly to you with no FFL paperwork. Order it for a ten day visual inspection. You will be delighted. Else if it does not fit you, return it in unfired condition for same-day refund. Postage is your only risk, when you order any one-of-a-kind gun from Track, whether new, used, or antique.

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SPG Black Powder Cartridge Reloading Primer,
revised 9th edition, 20 plus new pages
by Mike Venturino & Steve Garbe
SPG Black Powder Cartridge Reloading Primer, revised 9th edition, 20 plus new pages by Mike Venturino & Steve Garbe
Part Number: BOOK-SPG
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Price: $24.99
  
Track's best Black Powder BORE CLEAN Solvent, with flip-top spout
Track's best Black Powder BORE CLEAN Solvent, with flip-top spout
Part Number: BORE-CLEAN
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Price: $4.19
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Bore mop, 100% Cotton, for .45 caliber, 10-32 thread, washable
Bore mop, 100% Cotton, for .45 caliber, 10-32 thread, washable
Part Number: BORE-MOP-45-10
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Price: $3.19
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Bore brush, bronze, for .45 caliber, 10-32 thread
Bore brush, bronze, for .45 caliber, 10-32 thread
Part Number: BRUSH-45-10
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Price: $2.99
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Cartridge Case,
.45-70 Government,
unprimed brass,
correct head stamp,
2.1", by Starline,
50 pieces
Cartridge Case, .45-70 Government, unprimed brass, correct head stamp, 2.1", by Starline, 50 pieces
Part Number: CASE-45-70-PACK-050
Availability: In Stock
Price: $26.50
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Special Restrictions Apply
Not available for export outside the U.S.A.
Neck Expander Plug,
.457" diameter,
to fit our
Lee 7/8-14 die
Neck Expander Plug, .457" diameter, to fit our Lee 7/8-14 die
Part Number: DIE-457-EXP
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Price: $3.99
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Neck Expander Plug,
.458" diameter,
to fit our
Lee 7/8-14 die
Neck Expander Plug, .458" diameter, to fit our Lee 7/8-14 die
Part Number: DIE-458-EXP
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Price: $3.99
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Neck Expander Plug,
.459" diameter,
to fit our
Lee 7/8-14 die
Neck Expander Plug, .459" diameter, to fit our Lee 7/8-14 die
Part Number: DIE-459-EXP
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Price: $3.99
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Jag, jagged cleaning tip, brass, .45 caliber, 3/8 rod, 8-32 thread
Jag, jagged cleaning tip, brass, .45 caliber, 3/8 rod, 8-32 thread
Part Number: JS-45-6-8
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Price: $4.59
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Lee Bullet Mold .45-70 caliber, .459" diameter, 405 grain, hollow base U.S. 1873 Government mold, single cavity
Lee Bullet Mold .45-70 caliber, .459" diameter, 405 grain, hollow base U.S. 1873 Government mold, single cavity
Part Number: LEE-90268
Availability: In Stock
Price: $45.99
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Lee Bullet Mold .45-70 caliber, .457" diameter, 405 grain, flat nose, solid base BPCR mold, double cavity
Lee Bullet Mold .45-70 caliber, .457" diameter, 405 grain, flat nose, solid base BPCR mold, double cavity
Part Number: LEE-90374
Availability: In Stock
Price: $36.99
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LEE Classic Cast Reloader Press,
for pistol or rifle cartridges
LEE Classic Cast Reloader Press, for pistol or rifle cartridges
Part Number: LEE-90998
Availability: In Stock
Price: $199.00
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Lee Liquid Alox, 4 oz. bottle
Lee Liquid Alox, 4 oz. bottle
Part Number: LEE-ALOX
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Price: $7.99
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Not available for export outside the U.S.A.
Only ground shipping to a physical street address in the continental 48 states. Can not be shipped to a P.O. Box.
LEE Loading Dies,
caliber .45-70 Gov't,
including shell holder
LEE Loading Dies, caliber .45-70 Gov't, including shell holder
Part Number: LEE-DIE-45-70
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Price: $46.99
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LEE Neck Expander Die,
7/8-14 thread,
for our neck expander plugs
or powder compression plugs,
each sold separately
LEE Neck Expander Die, 7/8-14 thread, for our neck expander plugs or powder compression plugs, each sold separately
Part Number: LEE-DIE-45-EX
Availability: In Stock
Price: $15.29
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Handles, for bullet mold, LEE Commercial mold handles for six cavity molds, also fit Lyman, RCBS and similar mold blocks.
Handles, for bullet mold, LEE Commercial mold handles for six cavity molds, also fit Lyman, RCBS and similar mold blocks.
Part Number: LEE-HANDLE
Availability: In Stock
Price: $22.99
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Shell holder, #8, by LEE, for 38-56, 40-65,& 45-70 to .45-120
Shell holder, #8, by LEE, for 38-56, 40-65,& 45-70 to .45-120
Part Number: LEE-SHELL-08
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Price: $4.99
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SPG Bullet Lubricant,
one 1-1/4 ounce stick, for Black or Smokeless Powder
SPG Bullet Lubricant, one 1-1/4 ounce stick, for Black or Smokeless Powder
Part Number: LUBE-SPG
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Bullet Mold,
.457" diameter, 405 grain bullet mold,
single cavity steel mold blocks,
by Lyman
Bullet Mold, .457" diameter, 405 grain bullet mold, single cavity steel mold blocks, by Lyman
Part Number: LYMAN-457-193
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Price: $96.99
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Case Lube,
2 oz. bottle, by Lyman
Case Lube, 2 oz. bottle, by Lyman
Part Number: LYMAN-CASE-LUBE
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Case Lube Pad,
by Lyman
Case Lube Pad, by Lyman
Part Number: LYMAN-CASE-PAD
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Price: $9.99
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Lyman Three Die Set,
for .45-70 Government
Lyman Three Die Set, for .45-70 Government
Part Number: LYMAN-DIE-45-70
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Price: $64.99
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Handles for large mold blocks,
by Lyman,
fits all current single and double cavity molds
Handles for large mold blocks, by Lyman, fits all current single and double cavity molds
Part Number: LYMAN-H-L
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Price: $51.99
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.457" Sizing & Lube die,
by Lyman
.457" Sizing & Lube die, by Lyman
Part Number: LYMAN-HI-457
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Price: $37.99
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.458" Sizing & Lube die,
by Lyman
.458" Sizing & Lube die, by Lyman
Part Number: LYMAN-HI-458
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Price: $37.99
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.459" Sizing & Lube die,
by Lyman
.459" Sizing & Lube die, by Lyman
Part Number: LYMAN-HI-459
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Price: $37.99
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Shell holder #17,
by Lyman,
fits .40-65 & .45-70 to .45-120
Shell holder #17, by Lyman, fits .40-65 & .45-70 to .45-120
Part Number: LYMAN-SHELL-17
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Price: $9.99
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Trapper's MINK OIL TALLOW,
patch grease,
for match shooting & cold weather hunting,
one 8 oz. tin
Trapper's MINK OIL TALLOW, patch grease, for match shooting & cold weather hunting, one 8 oz. tin
Part Number: MINK-OIL
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Cleaning Patches, 2" diameter, bag of 100, pure cotton flannel, for .30 to .40 caliber
Cleaning Patches, 2" diameter, bag of 100, pure cotton flannel, for .30 to .40 caliber
Part Number: OX-CLEAN-45C
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Price: $4.09
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Track's Catalog 18,
Out of Print
Please use our FREE on-line catalog and web site.
Track's Catalog 18, Out of Print Please use our FREE on-line catalog and web site.
Part Number: CATALOG-18
Availability: Book is no longer being printed or produced. Once we sell through our remaining inventory, item will no longer be available.  We will not be getting any more in.
Price: $10.00
  
 
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