The origins of the m1873 springfield date back to the waning days of the civil war. The rifle was produced in springfield massachusetts, which is where it got its name. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator. It was made in 1889 and includes the hard to find bayonet and rear sight. This is a very nice rifle that has most of the original blue remaining on the metal with some fading and discoloration at the. This book is a complete compilation and discussion of all variations of this famous rifle. The 1864, or 1863 type iilets call it the last muzzleloading us model riflemusketwas not issued in the same kind of great numbers as the earlier us 1861. Cavalry units from 1874 to 1896, but the rifle would be switched out in 1886 for the improved springfield model 1884. As well, many sporting firearms were offered in the popular caliber. The model 1855 springfield was a rifled musket used in the mid19th century.
Army rifle was manufactured in 1871 72 by springfield armory, using the design originated by remington arms company, under a royalty agreement. This early model came in various calibers, in both rimfire and centerfire, of which the best known was the. The springfield model 1873 rifle the campaign for the. Oct 17, 20 the iver johnson company doesnt get much respect or recognition these days, but they made a staggering number of generally very good, inexpensive handguns for many decades. Roughly 700,000 springfield rifles were produced between 1861 and 1865. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. Armys previous standard infantry rifle, the danish. Springfield 1884 trap door 4570 with bayonet made in 1889. According to the history channels tales of the gun, the mauser 98 was the best bolt action rifle ever made. The model 1873 is the most popular with collectors.
Over 700,000 springfield model 1861 rifles produced. The springfield model 1861 was a minietype rifled musket shoulderarm used by the united states army and marine corps during the american civil war. It was designed as an improved version of the standardissue springfield model 1870, which. Instead, it is a reference work, and an invaluable and unparalleled one at that. Armory at springfield, massachusetts for army trials. Springfield 1871 rolling block 5070 excellent for sale. It was produced by the springfield armory in massachusetts, united states.
The model 1870 was a minor improvement to the springfield model 1868, and retained most of the model 1868s features note. Remington shotgun barrel parts for gun model 870, remington 0. I recently came into possession of functional replica of a. Those military arms generally overlap with more popular book topics, like the m1 and m14. The model 1903 springfield rifle and its variations, 4th. The century memorial publishing company, 1902 springfield city officials 1852 1871.
Springfield model 1871 ward burton rifle the wardburton, which was not received enthusiastically by troops, was one of the first boltaction rifles to see u. Springfield, remington and sharps guns and ammunition. Commonly referred to as the springfield after its original place of production, springfield, massachusetts, it was the most widely used u. Springfield model 87a need information firearms talk. The model 1871 wardburton was one of the early experimental rifles trialled by the us military in its search for a new breechloading rifle to replace the theoreticallyinterim allin conversion that made muzzleloading rifles into trapdoor springfields. As with t remingtons simple but effective rolling block action was considered to be the strongest of its day and was capable of handling any ammunition. Reprint springfield remington sharps rifle muskets. Oct 25, 20 the springfield model 1873 carbine was the standard issue longarm of all u.
Winchester 70 featherweight 3006 spg bolt action rifle. What is the current value of a 1873 springfield trapdoor. It is a rather slim rifle with a tube magazine and small, lockable bolt knob. May 22, 2014 those military arms generally overlap with more popular book topics, like the m1 and m14. Springfield model 1855 simple english wikipedia, the. The term springfield rifle may refer to any one of several types of small arms produced by the springfield armory in springfield, massachusetts, for the united states armed forces in modern usage, the term springfield rifle most commonly refers to the springfield model 1903 rifled musket. This is an all original springfield 1884 trap door. This is the first military contract rifle made with the safety system that requires the hammer to be recocked after the breech block is closed before the rifle can be fired. Description and rules for the management of the springfield, remington, and sharps rifle muskets, expiremental models, 1870 1871. In 1867 remington improved the extractor and introduced the no.
Jul 15, 2015 the 1873 us springfield trapdoor chambered in. Approximate value us model 1873 springfield trapdoor carbine in good shape original parts and serial number 3465. Based on the german mannlicher system, the springfield. How to identify and verify a 1873 springfield trapdoor. After the civil war, springfield armory won the bid to manufacturer weapons for the us army. The springfield model 1870 was one of several model trapdoor springfields, which used the trapdoor breechblock design developed by erskine s. Springfield model 1871 ward burton rifle nra museums. The iver johnson company doesnt get much respect or recognition these days, but they made a staggering number of generally very good, inexpensive handguns for many decades.
Springfield model 1871 remingtonarmy rolling block springfield model 1873 trapdoor springfield springfield model 1875 officers rifle springfield model 1877 carbine springfield model 1880 triangular rod bayonet rifle springfield model 1882 short rifle springfield model 1884 rifle. The springfield model 1873 was the armys standard issue rifle during the indian wars of the 1870s and 1880s. The smooth straight grip stock, with two barrel bands is in great color with a few expected dings. Springfield armory model 1871 wardburton boltaction rifle singleshot breechloading black powder cartridge ammunition a most spectacular postwar achievement occurred near the great salt lake on may 10, 1869. The buttplate and the frame is stamped with 24, probably a rack number. Ww2 us army military 24th infantry division unit history book printed in japan. It is marked rock island arsenal with the inspectors stamp ehs just like the original was. The model 1903 springfield rifle and its variations, is the fifteenth book in the north cape publication s for collectors only series for beginning and advanced firearm s collectors and the twentythird book on their list. The chicago fire of 1871, also called the great chicago fire, burned from october 8 to october 10, 1871, and destroyed thousands of buildings, killed an. The springfield model 1903 rifle was developed at the springfield national armory in massachusetts between 1900 and 1903 in order to provide a magazine.
Parts from various models became mixed, as arms were returned to the arsenal, for repair or upgrade. The 4570 springfield, 5th edition, revised and expanded, a. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. We did a lot of research on this one to get it perfect. Family friend widow liquidating her husbands old collection. This is a rollingblock, breechloading rifle, chambered in. Media in category springfield model 1871 this category contains only the following file. The casehardened receiver is marked with model 1871 on the left side, two line remington patent markings on the upper tang, and the eagle motif over u.
The model 1870 was a minor improvement to the springfield model 1868, and retained most of the model 1868s features. Ball added that the mauser was a safe and robust rifle with a fiveround clip, and the worlds most popular rifle. Springfield rifle project gutenberg selfpublishing. Springfield model 1871 remington rolling block rifle, f78. Springfield model 1870 may also refer to the the springfield rolling block u. Springfield model 1861 rifled musket military factory. This is a type of musket that was used to fire longrange shots, before the enemy could get close enough. It has a 32in barrel and will make a fine addition to your collection. How to identify and verify a 1873 springfield trapdoor gone. In 1865, he was issued the first patent for what would. The first production run of 1,000 rifles was from october 1870, to march 1871. Army rifle was manufactured in 187172 by springfield armory, using the design originated by remington arms company, under a royalty agreement. The remington rollingblock carbine was a hit with the.
For your firearm, the following current values apply from the blue book of gun values. Winchester 70 extreme weather stainless steel 3006 spg. As with t remingtons simple but effective rolling block action was considered to be the strongest of its day and was capable of handling any ammunition then available. Dec 03, 20 the model 1903 springfield rifle and its variations, is the fifteenth book in the north cape publication s for collectors only series for beginning and advanced firearm s collectors and the twentythird book on their list. In 1873, a new model of trapdoor so named because of the appearance of the breechblock was introduced. Civil war, joseph rider experimented with several breech loading weapon designs. The result has long been known colloquially as the trapdoor springfield, and this 1865 model was the very first of them. A partbypart examination of the trapdoor springfield rifle and carbine, with illustrations showing the variations found within serial number ranges. I have a 1873 trapdoor, serial number is xxxxx from all information. The war between the north and south remains the most bloody conflict in american history with over 625,000 souls claimed. Soft cover, 512 x 812 volume of 274 pages, filled with original illustrations, details, and facts. Model 1870 rifles were produced at two different periods of time.
Even if i dont buy it want to make sure she doesnt get robbed. World war supply leather springfield trapdoorkrag sling m1887. Other military arms than the model 1866 springfield were chambered in. Also, these arms have model 1868 ramrods and improved rear sights. Have an opportunity to purchase this and neither myself or the buyer know much about it. Springfield armory stevens gun parts for sale in stock. Springfield model 1892 kragjorgensen rifle altered. The army firearms manual for the arms trials of 1871. This is a 2nd variant new model carbine with matching numbers that has the early brass furni. It has four patent numbers on it but no serial number. Model 1871 springfield rolling block army rifle horse. The 4570 springfield, 5th edition, revised and expanded.
In fact this very gun was used to almost completely wipe out the largest land mammal in north america. Some 700,000 model 1861 rifled muskets were produced and the type served as the standard musket of the entire war. Rail lines were joined, and the united states was connected from east to west. Description and rules for the management of the springfield, remington, and sharps rifle muskets, experimental models, 1870 1871 book title. Navy rifle, springfield armory manufactured these guns c. There are a total of 45 civil war rifles 1861 1865 in the military factory. Learn if your 4570 springfield is assembled from the correct asissued parts. German model 1871 84 rifle by spandau converted to jaeger. These include the model 1871 rolling block top and converted sharps carbine bottom. Winchester 70 featherweight 300 wsm bolt action rifle. M1871 us springfield army rolling block rifle remington patent.
Army weapon during the civil war, favored for its range, accuracy, and reliability. German model 187184 rifle by spandau converted to jaeger. Great deals on springfield armory stevens gun parts. The springfield model 1861 was the standard rifle used by union infantry during the civil war. Remington rolling block 1871 springfield remington. It is a wonderful example of an original model 1871 rolling block rifle, as made under royalty agreement with remington in 1871 and 1872. Springfield armory stevens gun parts for sale in stock ebay.