New to me 45-70 Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Made in 1879

[Quacker]

Heck of a price on a 73’ btw! I paid just over that for my 84’

 

[10thmountain]

Awesome .

 

[will4me]

I may have a spare...

How does one acquire said spare Please.

 

[Alphacpa]

Thanks for sharing

 

[alleycat]

How does one acquire said spare Please.

Pm me, I’m sure can make a swap

 

[Quacker]

Pm me, I’m sure can make a swap

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I need that frog!

 

[Quacker]

It doesn’t get better than that!

 

[will4me]

405 is what those sights were made for. Good choice! My 1884 was made for 500 grainers. Both back a heck of a punch!

This is what my Reloads look like at a Overall length of 2.51 +/-.
This is going to be fun working up a good load for it.

 

[Deleted member 79987]

This is what my Reloads look like at a Overall length of 2.51 +/-.
This is going to be fun working up a good load for it.

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Now I see why it kicks like a mule! Very cool rifle.

 

[Quacker]

This is what my Reloads look like at a Overall length of 2.51 +/-.
This is going to be fun working up a good load for it.

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This is a great resource for load data.

http://www.trapdoorcollector.com/shooterstext.html

Scroll all the way down to find load data. I believe I used 4198 with my 500 grainers. Selecting the right bullet / mold diameter is very important with these old rifles. I’d stay away from jacketed projectiles as they will wear out your barrel faster... these barrels were made for SOFT lead. Wheel weights are great for melting. Do not harden your lead. Choose a good, medium soft lubricant and you will have no leading issues.