1864 Springfield Breech loader

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1884 Springfield 45-70

My friend got a rifle from her fathers estate. It is marked US 1864 and Springfield and has at least most of its serial number intact. It has what looks like its original bayonet. I believe it is an earlier model converted to a breech loader in 1864. If anyone is an expert, I can send pics. Is anyone an expert on civil war rifles???

 

[db1959]

I'm not an expert nor do I know anything about that rifle but I would like to see pictures. If you would like to post them on the forum you can PM me and I will host the pictures.

 

[voodoo304]

I'd start with Keith Rush from Trapdoors Galore Guns, Parts & Accessories. If he doesn't know the answer, he will tell you where to find it. I asked a question via his website and he called me personally to answer it. Great guy.

 

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[IndianaGTI]

Keith pointed me the right direction. It doesn't say 1864, it says 1884. It is a Springfield 1884 45-70. Thanks.