#244 • US Springfield Mod 1873 .45-70 Trapdoor Rifle

Part of 11/21/26 Firearms Auction (timed auction by PA Auction Center)

High bid $20.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Nov 21, 2026 9:00 AM EST

Single shot breech loading trapdoor rifle, Features, Front brass bead and rear standard graduated sights, Blued finish, Steel barrel bands, US Springfield stamped lock plate with Eagle Motif, Plain wooden straight grip stock and forend, Metal crescent butt plate, Barrel Length, 26". SN:227918. Condition: Good. Great mirror bore and strong action with great rifling, All metal retains excellent original finish with usual wear and turning to patina, Stock and forend are solid free of cracks and breaks with usual light handling marks, Barrel and forend have been shortened, Front sight has been added.