The appraisal was $2,300 retail and $2,000 wholesale, Make an offer. This Springfield Model 1873 is in good condition and is a trapdoor breach-loading rifle that was produced starting in 1873 approximately 73,000 units made. There were three versions, the Standard rifle with a 32.5 inch barrel and 50,000 units made, next is the Carbine with a 22 inch barrel and 20,000 units, finally the Cadet Rifle with a 29.5 inch barrel and 3,000 units made. According to the research service I have access too, the year of manufacture for this serial number, 122957 is 1880. The caliber is .45-70 with 70 grains of black powder inside the metallic cartridge. This was an extremely powerful and effective weapon. This slug could be propelled up to 1000 yards accurately hitting targets that were around 6 feet tall by 30 feet wide at some ranges.
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