These were the first 'Trapdoor' designs chambered for U. I have an 1873 Trapdoor Springfield 45-70 with the serial number 29364. This cabine has real old age crack in stock, stock has wheather shrinkage ,has not been sanded. Springfield Armory Model 1873 Trapdoor' Carbine (single-shot/ breech-loading/ black powder/ cartridge ammunition) During the Civil War, General George A. Then with other new parts issued to militia units. More than 500,000 Even if I dont buy it want to make sure she doesnt get robbed. Texas Military Forces Museum Based upon the information you provided above and the information available online, your rifle is not an 1878 model, as Springfield did not have a model of that year number. Metal is in the bright with light pin-prick oxidation noted on the surface. Model 1873 Springfield Carbine Model 1873 'Trapdoor' Springfield Carbine. This model has its own sequence of serial numbers, running from 1 to approx. An 1870 marked breechbolt with an 1863 lock would indicate that it is a 50-70 caliber, one of the interim guns that lead up to adoption of the 1873 in 45-70 caliber.
A five-pointed star stamped after the serial number indicates an arsenal rebuild. All given serial numbers are approximate. Springfield trapdoor serial numbers National Historic Site Massachusetts U.
