1873 springfield trapdoor for sale smokless powder

I don't plan to compete with it or anything. Ultimately, I just like the allure of the trapdoor. Is the quality of the Pedersoli worth double the money? The Pedersoli is listed on Midway for just under $2k new. A H&R goes for around $1k used on GunBroker. Due to the complaints with the H&R breech coming open unexpectedly, Pedersoli fixed the issue by using a square cam.Īnd here's the actual article that is linked in the above thread: Apparently, it can be quite dangerous if the set screw on the round cam comes loose. Here's a link to a SASS thread about the issue. From the sounds of it, the quality is unmatched compared to the other reps out there.Īs far as the H&R issue.that's good to hear that others are not experiencing the cam issue. Other retailers have them listed for around $1600ish, but no one has them in stock. Midway doesn't have them in stock currently, but has them listed for almost $2k. Minor evidence of previous surface rust on some of the blued metal, and slight pitting near the left side of muzzle (probably from the soldiers holding it there).Good to hear about the quality of the Pedersoli.

The breach locks tight, and the bore is bright. Yes, if this rifle could talk it would have some stories to tell!Īs you can see the rifle is in very good shape considering its age and military use. of California and were even garrisoned at Alcatraz for some time. In 1886 they were transferred to the Dept. They were able to return home despite the loss of their commander. 10 1876 near the Aros River in Mexico, and the next day they had a skirmish against Chihuahua troops. In the spring of 1882 Co K was sent to Arizona 1882 to settle the 'Indian Uprising.' They were noted as having fought bravely against Geronimo on Jan. and in June of 1880 sent to Texas to open up wagon roads and protect the route from attacks. In the fall/winter of 1878 they were garrisoned at Fort Mead, Dakota. They were responsible for driving Lame Deer's band into the agency.

The stories that this rifle could tell! In 1876 Co K was sent to Standing Rock Agency (Fort Yates, ND) and patrolled the Yellowstone, Powder, Tongue, and little Missouri rivers, as well as the Black Hills.

As indicated on the tang stamp this rifle was issued to the 1st infantry Co K. For sale is a rare 1873 model Springfield Trapdoor made the last quarter of 1876 (Oct-Dec).

1873 springfield trapdoor for sale smokless powder