SHOOTING AN ORIGINAL 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR CARBINE

The Model 1873 was the fifth variation of the Allin trapdoor design, and was named for its hinged breech block, which opened like a trapdoor. The infantry rifle model featured a 325⁄8-inch (829 mm) barrel, while the cavalry carbine used a 22-inch (560 mm) barrel. It was superseded by an improved model, the Springfield Model 1884, also in .45-70 caliber.#pietta #flintlock #hawken #ar15 #colt #davycrockett #alecbaldwin #viral