![]() ![]() However, many went to war in the late 1890's in the hands of National Guard troops serving in Cuba and the Philippines during the Spanish-American War and its aftermath. By the early to mid 1890's, the Trapdoor was replaced by the bolt action Krag Rifle design. History: Trapdoor Springfields in this serial range served in the US Army during the last days of the frontier, particularly the American West. The buttplate is solid with no rrect for the 1879 rifle. ![]() Correct ramrod, low arch breech block correctly marked Model 1873, swivels with stacking swivel, and the newly adopted serrated trigger which was introduced in 1883. Standard sights.rear sight marked "R" for rifle. Everything on this rifle looks original and all the components appear to be in line with what my books state it should have. Serial number is 241,294 with an 1883 dated cartouche on the left side of stock. This is a nice untouched example of a late Indian Wars era Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle. Springfield US Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle ![]()
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