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Springfield 1866 Trapdoor .50-70 Cal. NVSN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,400.00 USD
Springfield 1866 Trapdoor .50-70 Cal. NVSN
U.S. military early model 3 band breech loading rifle known as the Second Model Allin. (Chief Armorer at Springfield). These were fabricated from U.S. Civil War Muskets, About 25,000 were manufactured at Springfield Armory 1967-69. The breech block is stamped "1866" over an eagle. The lock is dated 1864 with the Springfield markings. US marked steel buttplate. During "Red Clouds War" in 1867, a wood-cutting party of 26 soldiers and 6 civilians held off one hundred Sioux warriors with these rifles. 56" overall, with 40" barrel. Action is crisp/tight. Bore is good overall, with a couple of small areas of very light pitting. Wood is very good with "3399" stamped in the left buttstock. Metal finish is mostly in the white. All markings are clear, tulip head cleaning rod, sling swivels, "U" marked barrel bands. NRA Condition- Very Good as Antique Firearm