The 45-70 Springfield, 5th Edition, Revised and Expanded, a detailed reference guide, by Joe Poyer and Craig Riesch

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The 45-70 Springfield,
5th Edition, Revised and Expanded,
a detailed reference guide,
by Joe Poyer and Craig Riesch

Part Number:	BOOK-45-70-S
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A part-by-part examination of the trapdoor Springfield rifle and carbine, with illustrations showing the variations found within serial number ranges.

Parts from various models became mixed, as arms were returned to the arsenal, for repair or upgrade. Learn if your 45-70 Springfield is assembled from the correct as-issued parts.

An important reference for serious collectors. Soft cover, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" volume of 274 pages, filled with original illustrations, details, and facts. This is an ideal reference book, when inspecting an 1873 Springfield rifle, found at a gun show.

The Table of Contents includes the following:

Foreword

Conventions

Introduction

Breechloading Rifle for the Infantry
Breechloading Carbines for Mounted Troops
The U.S. .45-70 Springfield Rifle and Carbine
Marksmanship Training
Models of the .45-70 Springfiled Rifle

Stocks

Common Stock Features
Master Armorer's Cartouche
Firing Proof Cartouche
Rifle Stocks - Specific Features
Carbine Stocks - Specific Features
Cadet Rifle Stocks
Points to Watch For - All Stocks
On Carbine Stocks Only
Stock Inspectors Marks

Barrels

Common Points
Exceptions
Points to Watch For

Breech Blocks

Points of Difference
Breech Block Types

First Variation Breech Block
Second Variation Breech Block
Third Variation Breech Block
Fourth Variation Breech Block
Fifth Variation Breech Block
Sixth Variation Breech Block
Seventh Variation Breech Block

Cam Latch
Firing Pin
Firing Pin Spring
Breech Block Cap and Screw

Receiver Assembly

Ejector Assembly

Ejector Stud
Ejector Spring and Spindle
Extractor

Hinge Pin
Breech Screw (Tang)

Lock Work

Lock Plate

First Variation Lock Plate
Second Variation Lock Plate
Third Variation Lock Plate
Fourth Variation Lock Plate

Mainspring
Tumbler
Bridle
Sear
Sear Spring
Lock Plate Side Screws
Side Screw Washers
Bridle Screw
Bridle/Sear Screw
Sear Spring Screw
Hammer

First Variation
Second Variation
Third Variation

Hammer Screw

Trigger Assemblies

First Variation
Second Variation
Third Variation
Trigger Guard Plate

Trigger
Trigger Guard Bow
Trigger Guard Bow Nuts
Guard Bow Swivel

Barrel Bands and Carbine Sling Bar

Model 1873 Barrel Bands
Model 1873 Rear Barrel Band
Model 1873 Rifle Front Barrel Band
Model 1873 Carbine Barrel Band
Model 1874 Barrel Bands
Model 1874 Rifle Front Barrel Band
Model 1874 Carbine Barrel Band
Cadet Front Barrel Band
Barrel Band Changes
Model 1890 Carbine Rear Sight Protector Barrel Band
Barrel Band Springs
Sling Swivels
Rear Sling Swivels
Upper Sling Swivel
Stacking Swivel
Carbine Sling Bar and Ring

Sights

Front Sight Stud
Front Sight Variations

M1873 Rifle Sight
M1873 Cadet Rifle Sight
M1873 Carbine Sight

Rear Sights

Model 1873, First Issue Rifle/Cadet Rifle Sight
Model 1873, Fist Issue Carbine Sight
Model 1877, First Variation Rifle/Cadet Rifle Sight
Model 1877, Second Variation Rifle/Cadet Rifle Sight
Model 1877, Third Variation Rifle/Cadet Rifle Sight
Model 1877 Carbine Sight
Model 1877, First Variation Carbine Sight
Model 1877, Second Variation Carbine Sight
Model 1877, Third Variation Carbine Sight
Model 1879 Rear Sight Series
Model 1879 First Variation
Model 1879, Second Variation
Model 1879, Third Variation
Model 1879, Fourth Variation
Model 1879, Fifth Variation
Model 1879, Sixth Variation
Buffington Rear Sight (AKA Model 1884 Rear Sight)

Rear Sight Screws

Furniture

Nose Cap
Butt Plates

Model 1873 Butt Plate for Rifle and Carbine
Model 1877 Carbine Butt Plate
Model 1881 Rifle and Cadet Rifle Butt Plate
Model 1881 Carbine Butt Plate
Model 1888 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle Butt Plate
Cadet Rifle Butt Plate

Ramrods

Model 1873 Rifle Ramrod
First Variation Model 1873 Ramrod
Second Variation Model 1873 Ramrod
Third Variation Model 1873 Ramrod
Model 1888 Round Rod Bayonet
Cadet Rifle Ramrods
Carbine Ramrods
Barracks Cleaning Rod

Ramrod Stop
Front Sight Cover
First Issue Rifle and Carbine Sight Cover
Second Issue Front Sight Cover

Bayonets, Knives and Accessories

Model 1873 Bayonet, First Variation
Model 1873 Bayonet, Second Variation
Cadet Rifle Bayonet
Bayonet Scabbard

Model 1870 Pattern Hoffman Limited Swivel Scabbard
Model 1874 Swivel Scabbard
Model 1874 Cadet Scabbard
Model 1885 Swivel Scabbard

Trowel Bayonet
Model 1880 Hunting Knife
Model 1880 Hunting Knife Scabbards
Model 1890 Entrenching Knife
Pistol Grips

First Variation
Second Variation

Slings

Rifle Slings
Carbine Slings

Carbine Boots

Markings -- A Summary

Stock Markings

Armory Master Armorer's Cartouche-- 1873 to 1877
Armory Master Armorer's Cartouche-- From 1879
Firing Proof Cartouche

Barrel Markings
Breech Block Markings

Serial Numbers/Receivers

Lock Plate Assembly

Hammer

Rear Sights
Trigger Plate

Trigger Guard Bow

Barrel Bands
Butt Plate
Stacking Swivel
Ramrod Stop
Bayonets
Bayonet Scabbards

Tools

Model 1855 Mainspring Vise
Model 1866 Bandspring and Punch
Model 1870 and Model 1873 Combination Tool
Model 1870 Combination Screwdriver
Model 1875 Headless Shell Extractor
Model 1876 Screwdriver
Model 1879 Combination Screwdriver
Model 1882 Headless Shell Extractor

Ammunition Carriers

Cartridge Boxes

Hagner Cartridge Box, No. 1
Hagner Cartridge Box, No. 2
Pattern 1874 Dyer Pouch
Pattern 1874 McKeever Cartridge Box
Hazen Moveable Cartridge Loops

Cartridge Belts and Belt Plates

Cartridge Belts

Pattern 1876 Cartridge Belt
Pattern 1880 Cartridge Belt (Mills)
Pattern 1885 Cartridge Belt (Mills)
Pattern 1894 Cartridge Belt (Mills)

Belt Plates

Pattern 1880 (Mills)
U.S. Arsenal-Manufactured Plates
Pattern 1886 Plate
Pattern 1887 Plate

Ammunition
Appendices

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