To determine the date of manufacture for a Springfield rifle from 1878, check the serial number located on the receiver, as Springfield Armory typically stamped it there. Cross-reference the serial number with historical records or reference guides specific to Springfield rifles, which often provide year-by-year production data. Additionally, examine any markings or proof stamps on the rifle that may indicate the production year or model type. If needed, consult with firearms experts or historical collectors for further verification.
your trapdoor was made in 1878
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/
With the serial number that you provided,your Springfield model trapdoor rifle was made by Springfield armory in 1883.
We need to know if it is a Garand or carbine. A carbine is loaded from the bottom and a Garand is loaded from the top.If your rifle is a Springfield M-1 Garand rifle,then the serial number indicates that it was manufactured in the year 1942.
made in 1887. caliber 45/70. vlue depends on overall condition. anywhere from $300 - $900 +
Your springfield M-1 Garand was made at springfield armory in 1943.
1884
Your springfield M-1 garand was made in 1940.
If your Rifle was made by Springfield then the production year was 1910.If your rifle was made by Rock Island then the production year was 1920.
Your Springfield M-1 Garand was made at springfield in 1944 with the serial number that you provided.
Your M-1 Garand was made at Springfield armory in 1955.
Your M-1 garand was made at Springfield armory in 1943.