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1. #Us model 1873 springfield trapdoor serial number#
2. #Us model 1873 springfield trapdoor Patch#
3. #Us model 1873 springfield trapdoor trial#

It had a muzzle velocity of 1,350 feet per second (410 m/s), making it a powerful and effective load for the skirmish tactics of the era. 45 caliber, 405-grain (26.2 g) bullet propelled by 70 grains (4.5 g) of black powder.

The rifle cartridge was designated as ".45-70-405", indicating a. 99 Springfield" which became the model 1873. Firing tests were held at the Springfield Armory and Governor's Island where the average rate of fire for the Springfield was 8 rounds per minute for new recruits and 15 rounds per minute for experienced soldiers. Both single shot and magazine equipped systems were considered but, at the time, the single shot was deemed to be more reliable. The trials included tests for: accuracy, dependability, rate-of-fire, and ability to withstand adverse conditions.

#Us model 1873 springfield trapdoor trial#

Terry, conducted an examination and trial of 99 rifles from several domestic and foreign manufacturers including those from Springfield, Sharps, Peabody, Whitney, Spencer, Remington, and Winchester pursuant to the selection of a breech-loading system for rifles and carbines for the U.S. In 1872–1873 a military board, headed by Brigadier-General Alfred H. It was superseded by an improved model, the Springfield model 1884, also in. The infantry rifle model featured a 32 5⁄ 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 model 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield 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). Great Sioux War, Indian Wars, Spanish–American War, Philippine–American WarĬavalry Carbine with 22 in (560 mm) barrel MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.1873–1892 (some were still used during the Spanish–American War and Philippine–American War) THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, All firearms are "mechanically perfect" unless noted, but again, are NOT warranted as safe to fire! Any city or state regulations regarding owning antique firearms are the responsibility of the purchaser. We want satisfied customers & often "under" describe the weapons.

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#Us model 1873 springfield trapdoor Patch#

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.

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. 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.

#Us model 1873 springfield trapdoor serial number#

45-70 caliber, centerfire, cartridge weapon, serial number #250079. Produced by the Springfield Armory, this.