made in 1874. check it out but I think that is what is called a pre-custer carbine and it's value is higher. check it out at: trapdoorcollector.com
if I'm right he will make you an offer...............
made in 1888
With the serial number that you provided,your Springfield model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine was produced in the year 1877.
made in 1875
If you wish to supply the serial number,I can look up the date of manufacture for you.The serial numbers for the Springfield trapdoor rifles and carbines are in the general domain for people to find.
With the serial number that you provided,your Springfield model trapdoor rifle was made by Springfield armory in 1883.
Your springfield model 1873 trapdoor was made at springfield armory in the year 1883.
With the serial number that you provided,your Springfield Trapdoor Model was made in the year 1884.
your trapdoor was made in 1874
your springfield trapdoor rifle was made in 1880,with the serial number that you provided.
Your serial number indicates that your Springfield trapdoor model rifle was made in the year 1887.
your trapdoor was made in 1881. there is seldom any history unless obtained from owners family who would know much about the gun and owner.
With the serial number that you supplied,your Springfield model 1873 Trapdoor rifle was made in the year 1884.