Springfield Armory Model 1873 "Trapdoor" Rifle

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Date Made: 1879

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.222287Catalog Number: 222287Serial Number: 91258

Object Name: riflerifle, trapdoorOther Terms: rifle; Firearms; Center Fire; .45 In; Rifled; 07; Sa

Measurements: overall, rifle: 51 1/4 in x 2 in; 130.175 cm x 5.08 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-2139-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_416648

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