This is an absolutely stunning example of a U.S. Springfield Model 1870 Trapdoor rifle, one of approximately 11,192 rifles manufactured c. 1870-1873. The defining characteristics of this model include no serial number, a high arch underneath the breech block measuring 2 3/16" across, and the front receiver section measures 1 13/32" long; which is 2 1/8" shorter than the Model 1868 before it and the same length as on the subsequent Model 1873. It has the standard fixed blade front sight and 1,000 yard notch/folding ladder rear sight, an "1863" dated lock, "MODEL/1870/eagle head/crossed arrows/US" marked breechblock, "US" marked buttplate, and a circled script "ESA" (Erskine S. Allin) cartouche on the left stock flat. These Model 1870 rifles and carbines were the final trapdoors manufactured in .50-70 Government before the introduction of the .45-70 Government cartridge and the .45 caliber trapdoor rifles and carbines that were extensively used through the late 19th century Indian Wars and even on into the Philippine-American War in the early 20th century. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes US socket bayonet, leather sling, and wood tampion. Provenance: The George Moller Collection