

1873 Springfield Trapdoor Parts For Sale Serial Number 24
The barrel has a V over P over eagle at the breech. The 32 5/8" round barrel has a fine bore with strong rifling. It was later updated with a replacement stock, barrel, and 1884 rear band. This early Model 1873, serial number 24,355, was made in 1874. 45 Government center fire caliber (45-70) arms.
Over SPRINGFIELD over 1873 with an eagle to the rear of this marking. The early lock plate is marked U.S. It has traces of its faded case colors. The early breech block is marked MODEL over 1873 over an eagle over crossed arrows over US. The Model 1873 rear sight is attached with later slotted screws.
If you need a pre-Custer trapdoor, this gun can fill that hole in your collection. The three-click action functions correctly. The stock is very good with no cracks or chips, light to moderate issue dents and dings, and no evidence of a cartouche. The swivels and ramrod are present and it is equipped with an after market sling.
