INDIAN WARS Antique SPRINGFIELD Model 1879 Breech Loading TRAPDOOR CARBINE Made in 1880 Chambered in the Original 45-70 GOVT

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INDIAN WARS Antique SPRINGFIELD Model 1879 Breech Loading TRAPDOOR CARBINE

Made in 1880 Chambered in the Original 45-70 GOVT

Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine, made circa the early 1880s by Springfield Armory. After the Civil War, the War Department wanted a breech-loading rifle. To be specific, it wanted a breech-loading rifle that would chamber a self-primed, metallic cartridge.

Amazingly, despite the adoption of the ill-fated Model 1882 Chaffee-Reese Bolt Action Magazine Rifle, new models of trapdoor rifles continued to be produced and used all the way through the mid-1890s, until finally, the Krag-Jorgensen was adopted. The U.S. continued to see unrest and conflict with the displaced Native Americans during this time, including the Wounded Knee Massacre on December 29^th, 1890. Trapdoors continued to see use all the way through the Spanish American War.

The overall condition is very good. Original blue finish and case colors/patina. Excellent action. The bore is in good shape for its age. This example sports a solid stock with faint but visible inspection markings. A “circle/P” is stamped on the buttstock and a partial cartouche on the left stock flat. “1876” marked on the trap door.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 22 inches.

Caliber: .45-70 Government

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2350
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