
I have shot it and it will produce five-shot groups of 2 inches or less at 50 yards.Īnswer: I love Trapdoor Springfields! I’ve shot most of the single-shot rifles used by other countries from the same period and still think it’s the best of the batch for rapidity of fire and accuracy. I would appreciate any information that you could provide on this one. It has a serial number of 255XXX and a stamped date on the stock of “1884”. This was one of three he had, with the best bore and condition.

45-70 from a dealer that I have known for more than 40 years.

Question: I have recently purchased a Springfield Model 1878 Trapdoor in.
