Trapdoor Collectors has a bulletin board where there are people who know all about these rifles.
Go to www.armscollectors.com there is a Springfield link there, when you select the weapon type and enter the serial number it will tell you what unit your weapon was issued to
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What conflict's has the Springfield 30-40 Krag been involved in ?
it sarted in 1873 so about 15 years old
The Springfield SA1 M60 with serial number G1142 was manufactured in the early 1980s. Specific dates for firearm production can vary, but Springfield Armory typically produced the M60 in this timeframe. For an exact manufacture date, it's advisable to consult Springfield Armory's records or a detailed firearms database.
The Comstock Act of 1873 prohibited the sale of items that could be used for abortion or birth control. This law also made it illegal for doctors to perform abortions.
invented by Joseph Glidden in 1873
I can say that your Springfield model 1873 trap door rifle was made in the year 1883 with the serial number that you have provided.
Your springfield model 1873 trapdoor was made at springfield armory in the year 1883.
With the serial number that you supplied,your Springfield model 1873 Trapdoor rifle was made in the year 1884.
With the serial number that you have supplied,your Springfield model 1873 rifle was made in the year 1874.
The serial number that you have supplied,indicates that your Springfield model 1873 rifle/carbine was made in the year 1880.
This Website will answer any question on Springfield 1873- http://www.trapdoorcollector.com/ A quick answer is the barrel on a carbine is shortened for cavalry use.
With the serial number that you provided,your Springfield model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine was produced in the year 1877.
Custer
On top just behind the trapdoor opening. 4 to 6 numbers probably.
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...............
With the serial number that you have supplied,your Springfield model 1873 rifle(actually a model 1884) was made in the year 1888.
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.