JWFilips
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OK This is not my rifle however I checked with Brad and he ok'd the posting:
This is from my Good and ( Trustworthy) friend Steve Collward from Williamson NY....he is a collector and shooter but he is not a member of this forum.
If anyone is interested please PM me and I will give you his contact info
Jim
Jim:
If you have any cartridge shooting friends that might be looking for a Springfield .45-70 trapdoor I have one I am looking to sell.
It is an original and is actually the “Cadet” model (Type 3). I picked it up several years ago and have shot some black powder rounds through it.
The bore is a bit dark with some light pitting just down from the muzzle, but it shoots quite well. Has the original Buffington sights
and the guy I got it from put a higher front sight on, which helped with accuracy. (I still have the original front sight).
The stock is in very good condition and action is tight.
If you know of anyone interested just let me know and I have photos. Looking to sell at $650.00
Steve
Some Add'l info just received:
Springfield Cadet description:
Offered is Springfield .45-70 Cadet rifle marked “U.S./Model/1873 at the breech with serial number. The barrel is approximately 29 5/8” long and is stamped with the “V/P/Eagle head” markings.
The lock plate is stamped with an Eagle and “U.S./Springfield marking.
The lock functions properly in all 3 positions and the mainspring remains very strong.
The Buffington rear sight is functional with windage and elevation settings.
The butt plate is marked “U.S.” and shows some pitting. The barrel bands are marked with a “U”
and the trigger guard marked with an “A”.
The bore is somewhat dark, showing some pitting, but the rifling is present and is in good condition.
The previous owner put a higher front sight on for his shooting purposes, but he kept the original front sight, which will be included.
There is a small hairline crack by the rear lock bolt but overall the stock is in very good condition.
Although there are no inspector cartouches remaining, Joe Poyer’s book “The .45-70 Springfield”, points to this rifle being a “Type 3” Cadet, converted during 1895-’96 at the Rock Island Arsenal.
Mr. Poyer notes that RI did not apply a cartouche or proof marks to the rifles they converted.
This is from my Good and ( Trustworthy) friend Steve Collward from Williamson NY....he is a collector and shooter but he is not a member of this forum.
If anyone is interested please PM me and I will give you his contact info
Jim
Jim:
If you have any cartridge shooting friends that might be looking for a Springfield .45-70 trapdoor I have one I am looking to sell.
It is an original and is actually the “Cadet” model (Type 3). I picked it up several years ago and have shot some black powder rounds through it.
The bore is a bit dark with some light pitting just down from the muzzle, but it shoots quite well. Has the original Buffington sights
and the guy I got it from put a higher front sight on, which helped with accuracy. (I still have the original front sight).
The stock is in very good condition and action is tight.
If you know of anyone interested just let me know and I have photos. Looking to sell at $650.00
Steve
Some Add'l info just received:
Springfield Cadet description:
Offered is Springfield .45-70 Cadet rifle marked “U.S./Model/1873 at the breech with serial number. The barrel is approximately 29 5/8” long and is stamped with the “V/P/Eagle head” markings.
The lock plate is stamped with an Eagle and “U.S./Springfield marking.
The lock functions properly in all 3 positions and the mainspring remains very strong.
The Buffington rear sight is functional with windage and elevation settings.
The butt plate is marked “U.S.” and shows some pitting. The barrel bands are marked with a “U”
and the trigger guard marked with an “A”.
The bore is somewhat dark, showing some pitting, but the rifling is present and is in good condition.
The previous owner put a higher front sight on for his shooting purposes, but he kept the original front sight, which will be included.
There is a small hairline crack by the rear lock bolt but overall the stock is in very good condition.
Although there are no inspector cartouches remaining, Joe Poyer’s book “The .45-70 Springfield”, points to this rifle being a “Type 3” Cadet, converted during 1895-’96 at the Rock Island Arsenal.
Mr. Poyer notes that RI did not apply a cartouche or proof marks to the rifles they converted.
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