Take good care of it and it will last the rest of your life and then some. Buy Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Antique. I won the trapdoor challenge in GA last fall breaking several national records in the process but they will not be recognized as it was not a registered match. 462" diameter bullet in mine from Buffalo Arms. Most trapdoor bores are oversize but heavy soft lead bullets work well as they upset to fill the bore and seal it. One would fit on your rifle however if you acquire one. The only problem was the fact it was not a registered match. The score tied one national record and beat two others, including the 286 total, which was 5pt better than the existing record. The best sight for precision shooting with the trapdoor is the Buffington sight but it is only found on the 18 models. Deadeye Bly shot a 286-13X at a 200/300/600yd BPTR mid-range match last October with his Trapdoor. I believe the 1879 sight is adjustable for windage once the slide is raised from the base position. If your rifle has an 1881 date it should have the 1879 sight.
This is designed to put a bullet on a man sized target somewhere from point blank to about 350 yards. The sight on trapdoor Springfield rifles when in the down position is what is called the battle position. Harrington & Richardson H&R 1873 Trapdoor. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: A cleaning rod comes installed under the barrel. The hammer has quarter and half-cock safety positions. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine-Plus condition. At a curve in the road he found his way blocked at the foot of Kettle Hill by the 71st New York. He had just led his Rough Riders in an attack up a winding muddy road from the beach. Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt found himself in a tight spot on the outskirts of Santiago, Cuba, on July 1, 1898. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. Weaponry: The Springfield Trapdoor rifle. The trap-door action was successfully used by the U.S. 45-caliber rifle cartridge using 70 grains of blackpowder. There are a few light nicks on the hood of the front sight. By 1873, the Army eventually settled on a. The metal shows only light handling marks. Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good-Fine condition.īore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp & deep rifling. The plate shows light scrapes at the heel and toe.
The LOP measures 13 1/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The checkering has a few nicked peaks but is mainly sharp. There are some dings, draglines, and small scratches throughout with the most notable being on the left of the forend between the receiver and trigger.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece checkered walnut with a straight grip, straight comb, and a steel carbine-style butt plate.
The tang sight is a flip-up peep aperture adjustable for windage and elevation loosening the wheel. The rear sight is a Lyman flip-up U-notch leaf that is adjustable for elevation. I know Uberti makes the rifle and carbine, but not only are they quite pricey, but the carbine is extremely hard to find. The originals are cool, but Id like a modern replica that can shoot smokeless cartridges. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded brass beaded blade that is dovetailed to a serrated ramped riser which is screwed to the barrel. Anyone have a Springfield 1873 trapdoor replica Im looking into to getting one, if I can find one for the right price. The top of the buttplate is marked “U.S.” and has scrolls. The lockplate, hammer, breech block lever, top of the breech block, trigger guard, top tang, top of the breech block, top of the frame, and top of the barrel band have scroll engraving. The right side of the barrel is marked “HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON, INC. 45-70 cartridge went on to fame in Winchesters and Remingtons, andloaded with smokeless powderremains a popular dangerous game hunting cartridge today. 45, in an attempt to improve downrange performance. The right side of the frame is marked “SER. In 1873, the caliber was shrunk again, down to. The top of the breech block is marked “U.S. The left side of the frame is marked “H&R”. Hi AllI have a new to me rifle added to my collection today a 1873 Springfield Trapdoor s/n 198401, I'm trying to get info on it especially ammo. Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “U.S. Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold "Other" Post-1900 American Arms
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