1873 Springfield trapdoor

February 02, 2005 05:22

Do you have to shoot black powder in this rifle or can you shoot regular 45-70 rounds in it? I guess just some general info on the rifle would help.

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Atom242

February 02, 2005 05:22
Hey Guys,
I just won a springfield trapdoor rifle (I am getting in the old military guns kick) in a local auction house. I would like to know a little bit about this old man. It's 1873 and has a serial # of 264xxx. Is it a 45-70?
Not in pristine condition but going to see what I can do to clean it up. It is sporterized. I don't know if that was original or not. Just looking for a little info.
Thanks.
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MIKE WISKEY

February 02, 2005 05:33
YOU CAN SHOOT APPROPRIATE .45/70 SMOKELESS POWDER LOADS, AS WELL AS MOST FACTORY AMMO (REM./WIN. FEDERAL) AMMO IS LOADED FOR THE 'TRAP DOOR' ACTION. DON'T SHOOT AND "HOT" (WIN M-86, MARLIN M-95 TYPE LOADS)RELOADS OR ANYTHING MARKED +P. HAVE THE RIFLE CHECKED BY A GOOD GUNSMITH BEFORE FIRING ANYTHING.
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njretcop

February 02, 2005 05:44
Atom,

Use only ammo marked "45/70 Government" in either 350 or 405 grains.

Enjoy your Trapdoor. I have two and love to shoot them even though they shoot further than I can see at my age, LOL.

njretcop@copmail.com

Charlie
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Atom242

February 02, 2005 17:05
Thanks for the info guys, I will enjoy shooting the nice piece of military history, Thanks NJ.
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