Trapdoor Springfield info #2 of 2

[OldGuns]

Hello - looking for help learning more about this particular rifle! I've got a second one too (previous post). Thanks!!

 

[Steel Horse Rider]

Everything you wanted to know about Springfield Trapdoor Rifles and carbines here:

The U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Information Center

THIS SITE SPECIALIZES IN: (1) TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLES & CARBINES, 1865-1893; (2) INDIAN WAR & SPAN-AM WAR: U.S SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR ARMS; (3) 1865-1893 MILITARY: BAYONETS, KNIVES, ENTRENCHING TOOLS/TROWELS, MILLS & PRAIRIE BELTS, MCKEEVER / DYER POUCHES & CARBINE BOOTS.

www.armscollectors.com

 

[Mosin77]

Long and short of it: that’s an early trapdoor, actually converted from a civil war Springfield rifle-musket, and is probably in .50-70 (unless a subsequent owner has rechambered it in the last 130 years or so.) Yours is in rougher shape so I’d not count on it to pay for retirement, but it’s a cool gun and the 50-70 versions have a lot of Indian wars/buffalo hunting era heritage.

 

[Jim Watson]

Not a conversion, just using leftover rifle musket locks, new barrel and receiver.
I cannot find serial numbering for the 1870 but most were made in 1871-1872.