S#: 6046 | Mfg. Date: 1869 | 32.5" Barrel Length | U.S. Springfield Model 1868 Trapdoor breech-loading rifle chambered in .50-70 Government. (with a .514" Bore). Features the early two-band military configuration, hinged trapdoor breechblock, external hammer, adjustable rear sight, cleaning rod, sling swivels, and U.S.-marked buttplate. Breechblock is dated 1869 over the U.S. eagle/crossed-arrows marking. Civil War-era lockplate is dated 1863 and marked with Federal eagle and “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD.” Matching serial number 6046 is clearly stamped on both the receiver and barrel. Walnut stock retains visible inspector/cartouche markings at the wrist. The Model 1868 represented a substantial redesign over the earlier Model 1866 Allin conversion, utilizing a dedicated receiver and shorter 32.5” barrel while retaining selected Civil War-era components such as the lock |||| CONDITION: Good. Mottled dark brown patina finish. Stock is good and solid with evidence of cartouche stamps. Metal markings remain visible and legible. Mechanically functions at both full and half cock. Bore is Moderate, with evidence of rifling and a considerable amount of rust ||||| CLASS: ANTIQUE