$3,950.00
U.S 1863 SPRINGFIELD - 1869 TRAPDOOR 50/70 RIFLE (RARE)
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Private User
| Seller Type: | Private User Licence # 26601426 |
|---|---|
| Location: | CABOOLTURE, QLD, 4510 |
| Phone #: | *** click to reveal *** |
| Transferring Dealer: | Caboolture Firearms, QLD, 4510 Licence # 50001523 |
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Description:
Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1869 .50-70 GOVT ALLIN Conversion TRAPDOOR Rifle with leather sling and genuine U.S. bayonet with cover.
Excellent condition for the age of rifle. Rifle is registered and c an be fired.
Rifle Made Famous During the INDIAN WARS.
Here is an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1866 Allin Conversion Trapdoor, the rifle being manufactured circa 1865 and then converted shortly after that circa 1866. After the American Civil War, the United States military was slow to adopt new technological advances in firearms and opted to retrofit their enormous surplus inventory of Model 1863 type muskets to fire cartridges. Many different types of conversions were conceived and implemented. This one is named for its inventor, Erskine S. Allin, Master Armorer for Springfield Armory.
The Springfield Model 1866 was the second iteration of the Allin designed trapdoor breech-loading mechanism. Originally developed as a means of converting rifle muskets to breechloaders, the Allin modification ultimately became the basis for the definitive Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor, the first breech-loading rifle adopted by the United States War Department for manufacture and widespread issue to U.S. troops.
Approximately 25,000 .58 caliber Springfield Model 1863 rifled muskets were converted by Springfield Armory for use by U.S. troops, the barrels being relined and rifled to .50 caliber and the trapdoor breech system affixed. The rifle was chambered for the powerful centerfire .50-70 Government cartridge.
The overall condition is very good. Armory lovely patina metal. The stock is excellent with an expected amount of handling. Strong action. The bore is bright and rifled, slightly dimming towards the muzzle. Clear markings. The cartouche on the left wrist is worn. This example has an “1863” dated lock with an “1869” dated breechblock. US Springfield eagle dated 1863 on right side.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique, possible the only one in Australia.
Barrel is 36-5/8 inches.
Caliber: .50-70 GOVT
PRICE $4250 OR REASONABLE OFFER
- Condition:
- Make:U.S SPRINGFIELD ARMOURY
- Model:1869 TRAPDOOR HINGED BLOCK(ERSKINE ALLEN CONVERSION)
- Ammo Type:Black Powder
- Action Type:Other
- Calibre:.50-70 Government
- Serial Number:3509
$3,950.00
U.S 1863 SPRINGFIELD - 1869 TRAPDOOR 50/70 RIFLE (RARE)
- Condition:
- Make:U.S SPRINGFIELD ARMOURY
- Model:1869 TRAPDOOR HINGED BLOCK(ERSKINE ALLEN CONVERSION)
- Ammo Type:Black Powder
- Action Type:Other
- Calibre:.50-70 Government
- Serial Number:3509
Private User
| Seller Type: | Private User Licence # 26601426 |
|---|---|
| Location: | CABOOLTURE, QLD, 4510 |
| Phone #: | *** click to reveal *** |
| Transferring Dealer: | Caboolture Firearms, QLD, 4510 Licence # 50001523 |
| View other listings from this seller | |
Description:
Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1869 .50-70 GOVT ALLIN Conversion TRAPDOOR Rifle with leather sling and genuine U.S. bayonet with cover.
Excellent condition for the age of rifle. Rifle is registered and c an be fired.
Rifle Made Famous During the INDIAN WARS.
Here is an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1866 Allin Conversion Trapdoor, the rifle being manufactured circa 1865 and then converted shortly after that circa 1866. After the American Civil War, the United States military was slow to adopt new technological advances in firearms and opted to retrofit their enormous surplus inventory of Model 1863 type muskets to fire cartridges. Many different types of conversions were conceived and implemented. This one is named for its inventor, Erskine S. Allin, Master Armorer for Springfield Armory.
The Springfield Model 1866 was the second iteration of the Allin designed trapdoor breech-loading mechanism. Originally developed as a means of converting rifle muskets to breechloaders, the Allin modification ultimately became the basis for the definitive Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor, the first breech-loading rifle adopted by the United States War Department for manufacture and widespread issue to U.S. troops.
Approximately 25,000 .58 caliber Springfield Model 1863 rifled muskets were converted by Springfield Armory for use by U.S. troops, the barrels being relined and rifled to .50 caliber and the trapdoor breech system affixed. The rifle was chambered for the powerful centerfire .50-70 Government cartridge.
The overall condition is very good. Armory lovely patina metal. The stock is excellent with an expected amount of handling. Strong action. The bore is bright and rifled, slightly dimming towards the muzzle. Clear markings. The cartouche on the left wrist is worn. This example has an “1863” dated lock with an “1869” dated breechblock. US Springfield eagle dated 1863 on right side.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique, possible the only one in Australia.
Barrel is 36-5/8 inches.
Caliber: .50-70 GOVT
PRICE $4250 OR REASONABLE OFFER
