Produced by the Springfield Armory, the Model 1873 Trapdoor, .45-70 caliber, breechloading, centerfire carbine is one of over 230,000 of all types of rifles and carbines made from 1868 through 1891. Serial numbered 181247, this carbine was produced sometime during 1882. The carbine was one of the first of the ‘Trapdoor” Springfields’ chambered for the 45-70 cartridge. The US Ordnance Dept had determined that standardization of the US small arms to 45 caliber (45-70) was most advisable beginning in 1873.

The carbine has a round barrel that measures 22” long and retains its low-arched breechblock. Barrel does not appear to have been shortened. All gunmetal, including the receiver, hammer bands, springs, triggerguard and butt plate wear a dark patina overall. Lockplate is mounted flush to the stock with no bevel and is marked with a strong spread-winged eagle and “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / 1873” forward of the hammer. Breechblock is marked “US / MODEL / 1873.” Proofmarks of “V / P” and an eagle head are present. Mechanics strong. Rifling is weak and bore is dark. Barrel has the long range rear sight.

Walnut stock has not been touched. Stock exhibits no major cracks but does have several old minor chips and numerous dings and dents associated with age and use. Cartouches is faint. Sling bar and ring are present. Has the compartment in butt for the cleaning rod but none is present.   [ad]

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