This video from InRange TV visits the Arizona Historical Society to examine Geronimo's actual rifle, an 1868 Springfield Trapdoor. The presenter clarifies the model, noting it's often mistakenly identified as an 1870 due to the subtle differences. The discussion also touches on the development of the 1868 Springfield, starting from the 1865 Allin's conversion, and its eventual replacement by the 1873 Springfield, leading to its surplus status on the frontier.
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