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

Excellent, with crisp bright polished surfaces with scattered very light pin-prick pitting, 85% plus of the attractive original oil-quenched casehardened finish on the receiver and breechblock, and 95% plus vivid original case colors on the lock and hammer, with sharp markings. Stock is excellent with gorgeous original wood striations and defined edges, light handling marks, occasional dents, and an exceptionally crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is very fine with some scattered light pitting. A spectacular example of a U.S. Springfield Model 1870 rifle that would be difficult to improve upon!