

- #1873 SPRINGFIELD CARBINE MOVIE#
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Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Like the rifle, the carbine had three-groove rifling and a 1:22 twist, with a case-hardened receiver and blued.
#1873 SPRINGFIELD CARBINE FREE#
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Some pitting on the rear of the receiver and butt plate, and the action functions properly. Ron Navratil for authenticity and according to him, the only replaced part is the butt plate which is from a Civil War-era musket. Note: According to the notes with this gun, it was disassembled and studied by Mr. 45-55 caliber, walnut stock with a light cartouche on the left side, period replaced butt plate, no cleaning rod cut out in the butt, marked on the front of the trapdoor "MODEL/1873/US," barrel lg.

Model 1873 Trapdoor Springfield Carbine, c. If you need a pre-Custer trapdoor, this gun can fill that hole in your collection.Auction: Sale #3165M - 3165M Location: Marlborough Date / Time: Novem10:00AM Description: Suitable for: Sport Target shooting Historical re-enactment Wild hunting. After the war, however, the Army selected new guns. Cavalry, armed with Spencer repeating carbines, in many charges against Confederate forces. Barrel looks to have been from a Model 1879, as it has the 1879 buckhorn rear sight and large V/P/ over eagle. The Springfield Trapdoor Carabine is the cavalry model with a 22' barrel equipped with an adjustable rear sight and fixed front sight. U.S./Springfield Armory Model 1873 Trapdoor' Carbine (single-shot/ breech-loading/ black powder/ cartridge ammunition) During the Civil War, General George A. The three-click action functions correctly. Early model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor rifle. The stock is very good with no cracks or chips, light to moderate issue dents and dings, and no evidence of a cartouche. The swivels and ramrod are present and it is equipped with an after market sling. All the metal parts have an even brown patina. The gun, in both full-length and carbine versions, was widely used in subsequent battles against Native Americans. over SPRINGFIELD over 1873 with an eagle to the rear of this marking. The Springfield Model 1873 was the first standard-issue breech-loading rifle adopted by the United States Army (although the Springfield Model 1866 had seen limited issue to troops along the Bozeman Trail in 1867). The early breech block is marked MODEL over 1873 over an eagle over crossed arrows over US. The Model 1873 rear sight is attached with later slotted screws. I took it to a gunsmith to check it out but Im not sure how impressed I was with his short look over. Im wanting to load a mild plinking load for a new to me 1873 Springfield trapdoor carbine. It has an even brown patina with light peppering. HI all, I need to pick your brains a little. Its immediate breechloading predecessor in the military was not produced until after.
#1873 SPRINGFIELD CARBINE MOVIE#
The barrel has a V over P over eagle at the breech. The Trapdoor Springfield rifle featured in this movie was issued in 1873. MP0282 Saddle Bar Ring 1873-1889 Springfield 45/70 Trapdoor Carbine, Spencer Rifle/Carbine, & 1859 - 63 Sharps, 1874 Sharps, & Our Price: 4.95 Compare. The 32 5/8" round barrel has a fine bore with strong rifling. VP1131 Barrel Band (Original) For 1873-1889 Springfield 45/70 Trapdoor Carbine. It was later updated with a replacement stock, barrel, and 1884 rear band.
#1873 SPRINGFIELD CARBINE SERIAL NUMBER#
This early Model 1873, serial number 24,355, was made in 1874. These were the first 'Trapdoor' designs chambered for a. 45 Government center fire caliber (45-70) arms. The US Model 1873 rifle was the first Springfield rifle made with steel barrels. Model 1873 Springfield trapdoor rifle was the first of the U.S.
