1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Serial Numbers

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M1873 and M1877 Rifles SPAR1364 M1873 and M1877 Rifles .45 caliber. 1873-1878. 85,000 made. These were the first 'Trapdoor' designs chambered for a .45-70 caliber cartridge.

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M1879 Rifle SPAR5526 M1879 Rifle. .45 caliber. 1879-1885. c160,000 made. This was an improved version of the M1873 Rifle. This model also was made in carbine and cadet versions.

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M1884 Rifle SPAR5528 M1884 Rifle .45 caliber. 1885-1890. 232,500 made. This model, including carbine and cadet rifle versions, embodied improvements in the 'Trapdoor' design, adapted for a heavier bullet.

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Trowel Bayonet, M1873 SPAR1087 This bayonet's trowel-like design was intended to make it an entrenching tool. More than 10,000 of these bayonets were produced.

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M1888 Rifle SPAR5529 M1888 Rifle .45 caliber. 1889-1893. c. 65,000 made. The last of the 'Trapdoor' series was also the last single-shot, black powder arm produced by Springfield. It incorporated a rod bayonet, a device that would be seen again in the early version of the M1903 rifle.

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1873 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine Serial Numbers

The US Model 1873 rifle was the first Springfield rifle made with steel barrels. Springfield Armory NHS, US NPS. M1873 and M1877 Rifles SPAR1364 M1873 and M1877 Rifles.45 caliber. These were the first 'Trapdoor' designs chambered for a.45-70 caliber cartridge. The stock is not checkered, and the carbine has a vernier sight. There is no metal cap on the forearm, and there never was one. The serial number of the gun is ' Serial No Exp 5 '. The left side of the barrel is marked ' U.S. This is a Springfield Armory Model 1873 Trapdoor in.45-70. The antique military weapon bears an 1883 cartouche on its left wrist. The high-arched breechblock bears the stamping “US MODEL 1873” at the hinge. Stamping is clear. Lockplate markings show the spread-winged eagle with the “U.S. SPRINGFIELD / 1873” forward of the hammer. Additional Details Description: SERIAL NUMBER 226479 BARREL 32-5/8' CALIBER 45-70 GOV'T MANUFACTURED 1883. Produced by Springfield with one piece walnut stock, low arch breech dated 1873 and 3 position tumbler. Fitted with sling swivels and stacking swivel and stock cartouche SWP 1884. Rifle Models 1873 to 1888 Krag U.S. Rifles and Carbines Models 1892 to 1899 M1903 Rifle: Rock Island Arsenal M1903 & M1903A1 Rifle: Springfield Armory M1903 & M1903A3 Rifle: Remington M1903A4 Rifle: Remington.