Old old old springfield

[Glock22xd9]

I have been sitting on this gun since my grandfather died and have never really touched it. From what I have gathered its a Springfield Armory - U.S. Model 1868 Trapdoor rifle. I don't know anything about them. Anyone tell me about them?

[Glock22xd9]

Its definitely from the civil war.

It has the serial number 1863 on the side where it says U.S. Springfield. The receiver has 1866 on it which worries me, and I can't find a serial number in the barrel.

I'm probably asking the wrong crowd, but you all are super resourceful and so helpful, maybe someone knows something?

[jdlv4_0]

Might I suggest picking up an issue of Guns And Ammo and write to thier identity and value section.

[Glock22xd9]

I may just do that. It needs some love. I don't even know if It's worth the money to restore it. It's pitted, and a lil beat up. Course, it WAS in a war!

[jdlv4_0]

Got an issue right here, Email G&A at Gunsandammo@primedia.com.

Says personal replies arew not possible, but you may see something in an issue, meanwhile I'll see what I can dig up.

[jdlv4_0]

Check this out http://www.trapdoorcollector.com/

[mr_nascar8]

can we see a pic?

[Glock22xd9]

I will put up detailed pics of everything I own as soon as i can get a hold of a digital camera. This is killing me not to be able to share my small collection with you all. They're my babies and I wanna show em off!

[Glock22xd9]

I kinda figured I was barking up the wrong tree with this one!

[Story]

Sorry, but the Model 1868 Springfield Trapdoor was post-Civil War (which ended in April 1865).

Those are .50 caliber rifles, used during the Indian Wars until the 45-70 Springfields were issued around 1873. Hope that helps.