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Title: Information on 1878 Springfield serial number 352XXX
Post by: Two Flints on June 17, 2006, 07:44:54 PM

Hello,

Can you help me with information, Please!

Met a fellow today who went into his closet and pulled out an 1878 Springfield serial number 352XXX, nice condition, not abused, asked me if I was interested in it? It belonged to his recently passed away dad.

Any thoughts?

Two Flints

Title: Re: Information on 1878 Springfield serial number 352XXX
Post by: Old Top on June 17, 2006, 09:33:52 PM

Two Flints,

I am thinking that your are refering to a "trapdoor" springfield.  Try Trapdoor collectors.

Old Top

Title: Re: Information on 1878 Springfield serial number 352XXX
Post by: St. George on June 17, 2006, 10:14:55 PM

It's a Model 1884 Trapdoor - with the Buffington rear sight.

The serial number would indicate production in the first quarter of 1887.

Without seeing it - there's little more that I can assist with.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

Title: Re: Information on 1878 Springfield serial number 352XXX
Post by: Two Flints on June 18, 2006, 01:51:12 PM

Thank you,

Found information on the Springfield Trapdoor.  Appreciate your responses.

Two Flints