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at the end of the civil war the US government had thousands of 58 caliber percussion rifles.
it was descided to cut a top loading gate into the top of the receivers of the percussion rifles, replace the barrels and transform said rifles into 50/70 caliber cartridge rifles. since the loading gate swung
upward, like a 'trapdoor', the name stuck to that model rife. the name remained when the 50/70 caliber was changed over to the 45/70 in the1873 model
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What is a us army 1878 springfield rifle worth?
Difficult to answer because of the number of variations of the 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle. A good place to start looking to identify your specific rifle is: THE U.S. SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE INFORMATION CENTER @ http://www.trapdoorcollector.com/
What is history and value of US Springfield Model 1873 serial number 62539 It is the 32 inch barrel trapdoor rifle with a 23 stamped into the stock at the bottom?
made 1876
When was the us springfield armory 1903 sn 1158437 made?
your springfield rifle was made in 1919.
What is the vaule of US Rifle Cal 30M1 Springfield Armory 4207822?
your rifle made in 1941
Which regiment used springfield mod 1873 serial?
There is no way of knowing this.All records of the US model 1873 springfield rifle/carbine will not have what regiment was issued which rifle by serial number.
What year ded they make us springfield armory model 1903 with the serial number of 1414943?
Your springfield armory model 1903 springfield rifle was made in 1932.
What is the value of a us springfield model 1884 serial number 554673?
Your springfield model 1884 trapdoor,which was made in the year 1892 will bring between 525-1,400 dollars depending on the overall condition of the rifle in question.It must have the correct cartouches on the stock,and a decent amount of original finish remaining to bring the higher dollar amount listed.The low amount reflects that your rifle has no original finish remaining,a badly worn stock and pitted barrel.
What is the age and value of a US Springfield 45-70. model 1873?
There was a long production line of 45/70 trapdoors in model 1873. To locate the year of production you must use the serial number of your trapdoor. The value depends on overall condition and if it's a carbine or rifle. The rifle value is est. $500 - 700 plus or minus. Carbines are $1200 and up.
What rifle does the 1917 bayonet fit?
US springfield 1903 and M1 garand of WW2
What is the value of US Rifle Cal 30M1 Springfield Armory 928646?
made 1942
Which make of rifle was the standard infantry weapon of the US army from 1873 to 1936?
Springfield
What is the value of a 1878 us springfield rifle?
The value is the rifle is worth somewhere between $200 and $250. The exact amount will depend upon the condition of the rifle.
