U S Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle With Metcalfe Device Rock

U S Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle With Metcalfe Device Rock Island Auction The springfield model 1873 carbine was the standard issue longarm of all u.s. cavalry units from 1874 to 1896, but the rifle would be switched out in 1886 for the improved springfield model 1884. The springfield model 1873 was a trapdoor breechblock service rifle produced by the springfield armory for the united states military. it was the first standard issue breech loading rifle adopted by the united states army (although the springfield model 1866 had seen limited issue to troops along the bozeman trail in 1867).

U S Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle With Metcalfe Experimental Cartridge Metal Attachment Me This is a fantastic find and great opportunity to own a rifle with a very interesting history: a springfield 1873 trapdoor rifle fitted with a restored metcalfe loading device. this consists of the inletted stock, attaching clamp, and cartridge block. This particular rifle is equipped with the metcalfe device mounted on the right side of the stock between the lock and rear barrel band. the device was designed by lt. henry metcalfe as a quick loading attachment, which attaches to the right side of the rifle forward of the lock. Serial number 61768 u.s. springfield model 1873 trapdoor rifle chambered in .45 70 with a 32.5" barrel. rifle has the rare metcalf device, metal is a brown patina. Bid now on invaluable: u.s. springfield model 1873 trapdoor rifle with metcalfe device from rock island auction company on august 23, 2024, 09:00 am cst.

Original U S Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle With Restored Metc International Military Serial number 61768 u.s. springfield model 1873 trapdoor rifle chambered in .45 70 with a 32.5" barrel. rifle has the rare metcalf device, metal is a brown patina. Bid now on invaluable: u.s. springfield model 1873 trapdoor rifle with metcalfe device from rock island auction company on august 23, 2024, 09:00 am cst. Sale! us springfield m1873 45 70 trapdoor rifle, antique #390740, 32.6″ barrel, exc bore & rifling (needs cleaning), turning grey brown patina w spotty oxidation, vg exc stock w light handling marks & no visible cartouches, cleaning rod present, smooth functioning, feb 1888 mfr, very clean & ready to shoot!! **antique, no ffl needed**. Rare springfield model 1873 trapdoor rifle with metcalfe experimental cartridge block attachment. sn 63522. cal. 45 70. usual configuration with 32 5 8″ bbl, barleycorn front sight bayonet lug and 1,200 yard musket rear sight. top front of the receiver is stamped “mass”.