- Sioux Parfleche Tacked Springfield Trapdoor
Rifle: The lot features a U. S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle most likely chambered in . 45-70 that has been heavily used and adorned by a Sioux Native American Indian. ... [more like this]
- U.S. Springfield Trapdoor- Sporterized Springfield
Trapdoor Rifle, Trapdoor Dated 1866 with Eagles head present, Side Lock Plate Dated 1865 with strong U.S. Springfield markings and Full Eagle, Blued barrel shortened to 26', ... [more like this]
- MODEL 1873 US SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE:
Serial number 421XXX range, which dates to 1888. Well marked with US Springfield and eagle on lock, inspector marks on barrel, cartouche on stock opposite lock. Previous owners ... [more like this]
- MODEL 1873 US SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE:
1874 Production, serial number #14759. Nice clear US Springfield and eagle markings. Inspector stamps on barrel V. P. P. and B., inspector cartouch on stock opposite plate. ... [more like this]
- U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifle 24 in. barrel,
trapdoor marked 'US/Model/1878', serial number 33295', lockplate marked 'US Springfield' with an eagle, extensive brass tack decoration, 'RHB' carved in block on stock, Buffington ... [more like this]
- Model 1889 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle with
Rod Bayonet .45-70 cal. 32.5' round barrel with large VP and eagle S/N 97245.? 1884 dated breechblock. Buffington rear sight.?Walnut stock with firing proof behind the triggerguard ... [more like this]
- U.S. Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle.Serial
# 237889 Standard issue rifle with 32-5/8' barrel chambered for the .45-70 cartridge. All metal parts are in smooth blue-brown patina with light freckling. All proper U.S. ... [more like this]
- U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifle.Serial #
315234 This Model 1873 trapdoor rifle is chambered for the .45-70 govt cartridge. It has been altered to a carbine configuration, has a 22' shortened barrel, stock has been ... [more like this]
- SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Attributed to
'Whitney' as a .45-70 buffalo rifle of the 1880s. Heavy octagonal barrel 28' with hooded front and large rear peep sight. Walnut stock has a nicely checkered grip and oil ... [more like this]
- SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Marked US Model
1878 on breech block 45-70 caliber 32-1/2' round barrel long range rear sight walnut stock. S/n 247315. Clean bore rifling visible though weak strong action. ... [more like this]
- MODEL 1868 US SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE:
.50 caliber 32 1/2' barrel, lockplate marked 1863, US Springfield under eagle, breech lock marked 1869 over eagle, crossed arrows and U.S.. Full walnut stock, 2 barrel bands, ... [more like this]
- MODEL 1879 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE: .45-70
caliber 32 5/8' barrel, serial number 349477 dates to 1888, marked US Model 1873 at breech, eagle with US Springfield on lockplate. 2 inspector cartouche on full stock, ... [more like this]
- CDV of Rough Rider w Springfield Rifle:
Carte de visite portrait of a young soldier, presumably Spanish American War era Rough Rider, with an E badge (for Troop E), holding a Springfield Trapdoor rifle. Framed to ... [more like this]
- SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. With bayonet
leather sheath and sling. Caliber 45-70 32-1/2' round barrel pop up rear sight oiled walnut stock. Marked US Springfield 1883 on lockplate. US Model 1873 at breech plug. ... [more like this]
- EXTREMELY RARE 30 CALIBER EXPERIMENTAL SPRINGFIELD
TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 30. SN D. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Only 15 of these were originally made. Besides the cal., the main differences in these rifles are the stock and breech mechanism. ... [more like this]
- ASSEMBLED SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal.
45/70. SN 12577. 24” rnd bbl. The low arch breechblock has late Model 1873 marking without eagle head or arrows. Short wrist stock has partial saddle ring bar inserted in ... [more like this]
- U.S. Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle.Serial
# 308281 Has a 32-5/8' barrel chambered .45-70. All metal surfaces are a pleasing smooth blue-brown patina. All proper U.S. marked parts. Has a very good original walnut ... [more like this]
- Cut Down Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor
Rifle, 45-70 caliber, 24.25' barrel, 40.75' overall length, walnut stock, serial number 28115, lockplate marked US/SPRINGFIELD/1873, receiver stamped 'H' in front of MODEL ... [more like this]
- EARLY SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45/70.
SN 6190. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Standard early markings on breechblock “MODEL / 1873 / eagle head over crossed arrows / US”. Lock has large eagle followed by “US / SPRINGFIELD ... [more like this]
- ASSEMBLED SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE WITH
METCALF DEVICE AND SLING. Cal. 45/70. SN 62410. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Standard Springfield markings for this period, including “ESA” cartouche on left side of stock. A number ... [more like this]
- No serial number can be seen on the barrel. Springfield Armory Model 1879 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine. Springfield Model 1879 Carbine with star-suffix serial number. Serial number-561529 Model 1884 -this particular model of 1884 was also. This was the last model of the Springfield Trapdoor long arms.
- 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. The origins of the M1873 Springfield date back to the waning days of the Civil War.
Springfield 1873 Serial Number Lookup
1873 Springfield Serial Number Location
1873 Springfield Trapdoor Serial Numbers. Discussion in 'Rifle Country' started by Drakejake, Dec 19, 2006. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Drakejake Member. Joined: Dec 31, 2002 Messages: 826 Location: Nashville, TN. A friend has one of these rifles with a serial number of 132. Can anyone estimate when it was made? Serial number ranges for the production years of M1903 Springfield, including Springfield Armory, Rock Island Arsenal, Remington, and Smith-Corona production. US Model 1903 Springfield Rifle Serial Number Ranges - Muzzle First. Search this site Go to content. 1873 Trapdoor Serial Numbers; Apr 14, 2015 I just picked up a Springfield 1873 Trap-Door. The seller said it was a Springfield 1878 BUT it sure looks like a 1873. Anyway, the overall length is 52 inches. Any information on this new puppy would be greatly appreciated. Depending on the serial number, your Trapdoor could have been manufactured.