What is a trap door rifle?

What is a trap door rifle?

In firearms, a trapdoor is a form of breech-loading mechanism for rifles in which a hinged breechblock rotates up and forward, resembling the movement of a trapdoor. The Springfield models 1865 and 1873 were best known for first employing this type of action.

What is a Springfield Trapdoor worth?

What is a SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1873 TRAPDOOR rifle Worth? A SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1873 TRAPDOOR rifle is currently worth an average price of $1,037.08 used . The 12 month average price is $1,037.08 used.

What is a 45-70 Trapdoor rifle?

45-70 rifle cartridge, also known as . 45-70 Government, was developed at the U.S. Army’s Springfield Armory for use in the Springfield Model 1873, which is known to collectors as the “Trapdoor Springfield.” The new cartridge was a replacement for the stop-gap .

What was the date of manufacture of the trapdoor rifle?

S. Military Dates of Manufacture. U.S. Military Trapdoor- U.S. Rifle Models 1873 to 1888: Covering numbers: 1 – 567834. Please enter a serial number and click the submit button.

What kind of gun is the Springfield 1878?

Family friend (widow) liquidating her husbands old collection. We both know its old but not much more. Even if I dont buy it want to make sure she doesnt get robbed. Caliber: 45-70 Government. Has this cool bayonet with US plate (but not sure its original). “US” font doesnt look right (aftermarket?) VP insignia on barrel.

What have I got here in Springfield 1878?

Springfield 1878 – what have I got here? Value? Thread: Springfield 1878 – what have I got here? Value? Email this Page… Subscribe to this Thread… Springfield 1878 – what have I got here? Value? Have an opportunity to purchase this and neither myself or the buyer know much about it. Family friend (widow) liquidating her husbands old collection.

How much does a Springfield Springfield rifle cost?

Haven’t kept up all that well with pricing on a national level, but in my local area I’d estimate US$350-500 for the rifle alone. Search completed Gunbroker auctions for a more national estimate.