Springfield Armory Model 1870 "Trapdoor" Rifle

Springfield Armory Model 1870 "Trapdoor" Rifle

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Object Name
Musket
rifle
rifle, trapdoor
date made
1871
Associated Name
Allin, Erskine S.
maker
Springfield Armory
place made
United States
Measurements
overall: 131.5 cm x 17 cm x 5.5 cm; 51 3/4 in x 6 11/16 in x 2 3/16 in
overall: 52 1/4 in x 2 5/8 in; 132.715 cm x 6.6675 cm
ID Number
AF.35635S
catalog number
35635S
serial number
4170
accession number
97652
Credit Line
Supreme Council, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction
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National Museum of American History
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