Items Available For Purchase Today Object reference not set to an instance of an object. See All 1873 Trapdoor Springfield For Sale from: Dan Goodman | No feedback Yet View | Verified Seller View Sellers Items 1873 Trapdoor Springfield For Sale from: Dan Goodman | No feedback Yet View | Verified Seller View Sellers Items Dan Goodman Seller Since: Jun. 2012 Identity Verified ( Bozeman, MT ) This seller is NOT an FFL City: Bozeman State: MT SOLD - $975.00 Shipping: $35.00 Accepted Payment Methods: Returns: No Returns Description: Very early First Model 1873 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle, .45-70, serial number 55XX, made beginning of 1874, exc. correct long wrist stock with crisp circle P cartouche and possibly a hint of the ESA cartouche, full serial number difficult to read because of old rust pitting at this area of the breech, correct early first model barrel with no proof marks (these started around serial number 40,000) correct first model rifle rear sight graduated to "4" on the side (ladder only needs spring) with original slotless screws, 1873 dated lock plate has some wear with lettering of Springfield weak, hammer and breechblock arsenal updated to 1879 pattern, bore shows light wear with no major pitting and should clean near exc., correct early two click tumbler, needs cleaning rod only, all metal surfaces an aged dark plum patina with some scattered light pitting mainly on trigger guard and hammer, attractive Springfield reddish color walnut, worth restoring to 100% first model with only an early hammer, breech block and cleaning rod- all fairly easy to locate, nice bayonet included with fine blue, cheap at $975. Condition: Used - See Item Description Brand: springfield armory Caliber: .45-70 Government Item #: 961368964 Location: MT Trades Accepted: Yes, I am always interested in trading. Share: Shipping Notes: We ship UPS ground. All items are professionally packaged and insured. I hold myself to a high standard of integrity and honesty. I will do my utmost to respond to your questions or offers as soon as possible. I prefer email rather than phone, as I am often unavailable via phone. If you do call me and I miss your call, make sure to leave your name and number and the item you are interested in and I will be sure to call you back as soon as I am available. Items You've Viewed Recently 1873 Trapdoor Springfield $975.00 SELLER: Dan Goodman Add To Cart