07. Gun. Springfield model 1870 trapdoor rifle, lock marked 1863, breach marked 1870, cut barrel, 1863/1870
Item — Container: unboxed
Scope and Contents
This is a Springfield model 1863 converted into a trapdoor rifle which was a characteristic of the model 1870. The loading mechanism in the model 1863 was replaced with that of the model 1870.
Dates
- Creation: 1863/1870
Repository Details
Part of the West Virginia and Regional History Center Repository
Contact:
1549 University Ave.
P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown WV 26506-6069 US
304-293-3536
wvrhcref@westvirginia.libanswers.com
1549 University Ave.
P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown WV 26506-6069 US
304-293-3536
wvrhcref@westvirginia.libanswers.com