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Springfield Armory Springfield Trapdoor M1873 .45-70 32.5-inch

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

The US Army's standard rifle from 1873 to 1892. A converted breech-loading trapdoor action using .45-70 black powder cartridges.

Type: Rifle

Action: Single-Shot

Caliber: .45-70 Govt

Capacity: 1

Year introduced: 1873, USA

Weight: 8.5 oz

Overall length: 52"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Collector, Military