{"product_id":"original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1873-rifle-with-sling-made-in-1882-serial-no-172851","title":"Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle with Sling made in 1882 - Serial No 172851","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, the weapon used, in its carbine form, by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. It is fitted with an original issue Trapdoor and Krag rifle leather sling, the standard U.S. rifle sling until 1907. The breech block is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eU.S.\u003cbr\u003e MODEL\u003cbr\u003e 1873\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in excellent condition is this trapdoor rifle in .45-70 government caliber,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSerial # \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e175851 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e(somewhat worn) with a crisp\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eSWP 1884\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecartouche, overall good metal finish with all proofs still present. The serial number indicates production in 1882, and the stock is in good original condition, having been made two years later. Often receivers were finished and not mounted to stocks until later, so this is common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are some small dents and scratches in the wood, as expected on a rifle this age, but the stock does not appear to have had any major repairs or damage. The stock has been sanded down at bit, as the stock is only slightly proud over the lock plate in areas.  However it has a beautiful red-brown color that only aged oiled walnut has. There is a silver-plated brass plaque on the right side of the stock, with engraved initial J, and the butt stock spine has rack number \u003cstrong\u003e64\u003c\/strong\u003e stamped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bore is in very good condition, with a bright finish and crisp lands and grooves, and some light oxidation in places. Probably a 9 out of 10. \u003c\/span\u003eThe butt plate is marked \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e and both barrel bands are \u003cstrong\u003eU\u003c\/strong\u003e marked. Metal finish is a nice lightly worn gray color, with a bit of peppering in places. Center fire breechloader, .45 cal., two bands, two sling swivels with stacking swivel, standard sliding sight, and standard ramrod. Lock is marked with an eagle and \u003cstrong\u003eUS SPRINGFIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured by Springfield Armory, Springfield Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elegant script SWP belongs to Samuel W. Porter, who was the Master Armorer and Chief Inspector of Springfield Armory from 15 September 1879 to 18 June 1894. A stylized \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e in a circle under the wrist of the stock indicates that the rifle passed all of its overpressure proof testing, and next to this is stamped rack number \u003cstrong\u003e20\u003c\/strong\u003e. Additional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel:  a \u003cstrong\u003eV\u003c\/strong\u003e over a \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e over an \u003cstrong\u003eeagle's head\u003c\/strong\u003e over another \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left side just above the stock, and an \u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e over the chamber. The upper right corner of the standard sliding sight leaf and the left side of the ramp are marked \u003cstrong\u003eR\u003c\/strong\u003e to indicate that the sight graduations are for a rifle and not a carbine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sling is in good condition, with the leather mostly soft, though there is some cracking around the swivel areas. Both the large and small keeper loops are present, as is the original brass stud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent opportunity to pick up a very nice example of a classic U.S. issue firearm, complete with an original sling. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"truncate_more\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1882\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .45-70 Government\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 32 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 52 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Hinged Breechblock with side action lock.\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Single Shot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: This gun is NOT considered obsolete calibre, so we are no able to ship to the United Kingdom. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19527202963525,"sku":"ON7691","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON7691__01.jpg?v=1597561360","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1873-rifle-with-sling-made-in-1882-serial-no-172851","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}