The serial number indicates that it was built at Springfield in 1888, with a government inspector SWP 1888 cartouche, indicating final inspection in 1888. Original metal finish with all proofs still present. Bore is in excellent condition, with a bright finish and clear lands and grooves. 420919 overall good metal finish with barrel proofs still present. Offered in very nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in 45-70 government caliber.
This is a very nice example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, the weapon used, in its carbine form, by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876.
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