U.S. Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle, caliber .45-70 Gov't, 32" barrel, walnut, iron trim, Buffington sight, sling, antique

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U.S. Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle,
caliber .45-70 Gov't, 32" barrel,
walnut, iron trim, Buffington sight, sling, antique

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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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