Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this very collectible single-shot rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Springfield 1866 2nd Allin Conversion!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Springfield
Model: 1866 2nd Allin Conversion
Serial: No Serial
Caliber: .50-70
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 36 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Blade front / Foldable rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut
Action: Trap Door
Markings: Standard / Lock plate dated "1864", Butt plate stamped "US", all barrel bands stamped "U", Breechblock stamped "1866" above an eagle's head and "A" stamped on the left side of the barrel below the breechblock
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 1866 2nd Allin Conversion
Serial: No Serial
Caliber: .50-70
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 36 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Blade front / Foldable rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut
Action: Trap Door
Markings: Standard / Lock plate dated "1864", Butt plate stamped "US", all barrel bands stamped "U", Breechblock stamped "1866" above an eagle's head and "A" stamped on the left side of the barrel below the breechblock
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Springfield Model 1866 was the second iteration of the Allin-designed trapdoor breech-loading mechanism. Originally developed as a means of converting rifle muskets to breechloaders, the Allin modification ultimately became the basis for the definitive Springfield Model 1873, the first breech-loading rifle adopted by the United States War Department for manufacture and widespread issue to U.S. troops.
The Model 1866 corrected problems encountered with the prototypical Springfield Model 1865, in particular a simplified and improved extractor and a superior .50 caliber centerfire cartridge (the Model 1865 used a .58 caliber rimfire cartridge with mediocre ballistics), among many other less significant changes. It employed a robust version of the trapdoor breechblock design originated by Erskine S. Allin, Master Armorer of the Springfield Armory.
Approximately 25,000 .58 caliber Springfield Model 1863 rifled muskets were converted by Springfield Armory for use by U.S. troops, the barrels being relined and rifled to .50 caliber and the trapdoor breech system affixed. The rifle was chambered for the powerful centerfire .50-70 Government cartridge (.50 caliber 450-grain (29 g) bullet; 70 grains (4.5 g) of black powder).
The Model 1866 was issued to U.S. troops in 1867, and was a major factor in the Wagon Box Fight and the Hayfield Fight, along the Bozeman Trail in 1867. The rapid rate of fire that could be achieved disrupted the tactics of attacking Sioux and Cheyenne forces, who had faced muzzle-loading rifles during the Fetterman massacre only a few months before. The new rifles contributed decisively to the survival and success of severely outnumbered U.S. troops in these engagements.
The Model 1866 was issued to U.S. troops in 1867, and was a major factor in the Wagon Box Fight and the Hayfield Fight, along the Bozeman Trail in 1867. The rapid rate of fire that could be achieved disrupted the tactics of attacking Sioux and Cheyenne forces, who had faced muzzle-loading rifles during the Fetterman massacre only a few months before. The new rifles contributed decisively to the survival and success of severely outnumbered U.S. troops in these engagements.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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