I have an original Springfield Trapdoor carbine, .45/70, that I always referred to as an 1873 but, after reading the most recent article in the American Rifleman, I'm thinking that it may be an 1877. Or, a bastard of the two!
Would anyone know if this can be established by the sserial number? It is 144,XXX.
Thanks.
Would anyone know if this can be established by the sserial number? It is 144,XXX.
Thanks.