Springfield Armory Model 1863/1869 U.S. Cadet "Trapdoor" Rifle

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Date Made: 1869

Licensee: Allin, Erskine S.Maker: Springfield Armory

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States

Subject: Firearms

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Credit Line: U.S. War Department. Bureau of Ordnance

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: AF.222290Catalog Number: 222290Serial Number: 446

Object Name: Riflerifle, trapdoorOther Terms: Rifle; Firearms; Center Fire; .50 In; Rifled; 07; Sa

Measurements: overall, rifle: 45 1/2 in x 2 1/4 in; 115.57 cm x 5.715 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-213b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_416651

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