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SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1873 TRAPDOOR

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Seller Description For This Firearm

For sale is a rare 1873 model Springfield Trapdoor made the last quarter of 1876 (Oct-Dec). As indicated on the tang stamp this rifle was issued to the 1st infantry Co K. The stories that this rifle could tell! In 1876 Co K was sent to Standing Rock Agency (Fort Yates, ND) and patrolled the Yellowstone, Powder, Tongue, and little Missouri rivers, as well as the Black Hills. They were responsible for driving Lame Deer's band into the agency. In the fall/winter of 1878 they were garrisoned at Fort Mead, Dakota. and in June of 1880 sent to Texas to open up wagon roads and protect the route from attacks. In the spring of 1882 Co K was sent to Arizona 1882 to settle the "Indian Uprising." They were noted as having fought bravely against Geronimo on Jan. 10 1876 near the Aros River in Mexico, and the next day they had a skirmish against Chihuahua troops. They were able to return home despite the loss of their commander. In 1886 they were transferred to the Dept. of California and were even garrisoned at Alcatraz for some time. Yes, if this rifle could talk it would have some stories to tell!
As you can see the rifle is in very good shape considering its age and military use. The breach locks tight, and the bore is bright. Minor evidence of previous surface rust on some of the blued metal, and slight pitting near the left side of muzzle (probably from the soldiers holding it there). This is a beautiful original rifle that has a history, and the pictures speak for themselves

UPC ECOM00152334
Action SINGLE SHOT
Barrel Length 32.5" BARREL
Caliber .45-70 GOVT
Capacity 10 ROUNDS
Finish WOOD, BLUED STEEL
Weight NOT SPECIFIED
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