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The First Trapdoor Springfield Carbine, Model 1870

The First Trapdoor Springfield Carbine, Model 1870

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Published on March 24, 2021
Duration: 6:13

This video delves into the first production carbine model of the Trapdoor Springfield, the Model 1870. It highlights key features differentiating it from prototypes, such as its short receiver, 21 3/4" barrel, sling ring, and absence of serial numbers. The description also notes its unique narrow rear sight slider and its position as the final .50-70 caliber Trapdoor, soon to be replaced by the .45-70 cartridge in the 1873 model, with improvements focused on the receiver and breech block arc. Only 362 of these carbines were produced.

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