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
