Antique Springfield Armory Model 1873 Cadet Trapdoor Single Shot Rifle .45-70 Government
This Cadet model 1873 trapdoor rifle was built by Springfield Armory in 1880 and is chambered in .45-70 Gov't. It features a blade front sight and model 1879 rear adjustable sight on a 29" barrel marked with the "VP" Eagle near the action. The stock is fitted with a stacking swivel and stores the included cleaning rod. The breech door is marked "US Model 1873" and lockplate has the Eagle motif with US Springfield. Rear stock is fitted with steel butt plate with "US" marking on top, "T.F." initials carved in the wood, and Circle "P" cartouche on the lower grip. LOP: 13 1/2". CALIBER/GA: .45-70. S/N: 137889. FFL: Antique.
Condition
Bore is dark with visible rifling. Mechanics are good.
This Cadet model 1873 trapdoor rifle was built by Springfield Armory in 1880 and is chambered in .45-70 Gov't. It features a blade front sight and model 1879 rear adjustable sight on a 29" barrel marked with the "VP" Eagle near the action. The stock is fitted with a stacking swivel and stores the included cleaning rod. The breech door is marked "US Model 1873" and lockplate has the Eagle motif with US Springfield. Rear stock is fitted with steel butt plate with "US" marking on top, "T.F." initials carved in the wood, and Circle "P" cartouche on the lower grip. LOP: 13 1/2". CALIBER/GA: .45-70. S/N: 137889. FFL: Antique.
Condition
Bore is dark with visible rifling. Mechanics are good.
