"The Springfield Model 1873 was the Army’s standard issue rifle during the Indian Wars of the 1870s and 1880s. The rifle also saw service in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection. Today, it is a favorite weapon of gun collectors.
In 1873, the Ordnance Department adopted the Springfield No. 99 as the standard infantry weapon of the U.S. Army. Later designated the Springfield Model 1873 and nicknamed the “Springfield Trapdoor,” the rifle would serve the American military for the next twenty years. The rifle got its nickname from its breech-loading mechanism, which resembled a trapdoor. To load a round, a soldier had to open the latch and manually insert a single cartridge.
The M1873 had a 32 5/8-inch barrel and fired a new .45-70 cartridge. The new round could deliver a 405-grain bullet at a muzzle velocity of 1,350 feet per second. Not only was the cartridge an excellent anti-personnel round, it could also bring down a horse. In addition to its impressive firepower, the M1873 was one of the first rifles to have a blued steel finish rather than the more reflective “National Armory Bright.”. " - armyhistory.org
The example we have up for grabs today is all original and in excellent condition for its age. It comes with U.S. marked bayonet. Please see specifications below and all pictures for special markings and overall accurate depiction.
Manufacturer: Springfield
Model: U.S. Model 1873
Caliber: .45-70
Capacity: 1
Barrel Length:32 5/8"
Sights: Fixed Front/Flip Up Rear
Stock: Walnut
Finish: Blue
An FFL is NOT required for shipping upon purchase of this item. (PRE-1898)
