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Springfield Armory Trapdoor Springfield

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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

First US breechloading military rifle. Trap-door conversion of the Civil War Springfield musket.

Type: Rifle

Action: Single-Shot

Caliber: .45-70 Govt

Capacity: 1

Year introduced: 1865, USA

Weight: 152 oz

Overall length: 52"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Military service rifle