The serial number of the piece indicates it was made in July to September 1884, a date reaffirmed by the inspector’s cartouche on the stock. Actually, there is no such thing as a “Model 1878.” What you are seeing is a heavy strike of “Model 1873” wherein the “3” looks like an “8.” Your rifle is really a Model 1873, unofficially termed “Model 1879” because of a number of noticeable differences from the earlier models. Re: 1873 Springfield Rifle Serial Number joel sommers - Saturday, 28 April 2012, at 7:14 p.m. I have shot it and it will produce five-shot groups of 2 inches or less at 50 yards.Īnswer: I love Trapdoor Springfields! I’ve shot most of the single-shot rifles used by other countries from the same period and still think it’s the best of the batch for rapidity of fire and accuracy. Re: 1873 Springfield Rifle Serial Number Ernie Brandt - Friday, 8 July 2011, at 8:46 a.m. I would appreciate any information that you could provide on this one. It has a serial number of 255XXX and a stamped date on the stock of “1884”. This was one of three he had, with the best bore and condition. She looks to have had a light restoration at one point, light refinish of the stock and the lock plate shows signs of having been cleaned and. The serial number dates this carbine at around 1881, relatively early. This is a true carbine, not a cut down long rifle. 45-70 from a dealer that I have known for more than 40 years. For sale is a trapdoor Springfield carbine model 1873 in caliber 45/70. Question: I have recently purchased a Springfield Model 1878 Trapdoor in.

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