Springfield Armory Model 1870 Trapdoor Rifle
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 323 |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | August 29 Gun Auction |
| Date | August 29, 2026 at 7:48 AM CDT |
| Auction house | Horst Auctioneers |
| Location | WESTBY, Wisconsin |
Serial # 27487. .50 cal. center fire caliber single shot rifle with a 32-1/2” barrel. The bore is very good to excellent, clean and shiny with good rifling. Springfield Armory lock dated 1863. Breech block is marked 1870 over an eagle head with US underneath. The metal finish on the barrel and receiver is a brownish gray patina with older cleaned surface rust. The breech block is a gray patina with older cleaned surface rust. The lock plate and hammer are a gray patina with edge wear and scratches. The barrel bands and trigger guard are a worn brownish gray patina. The plain walnut stock is in very good condition showing some dings and scratches with a sliver of wood missing from the rear lock plate screw. No cartouches visible. Original sights. Steel butt plate. The action works fine. Includes the ramrod. Made from 1870-1873.
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