Description
This is an original U.S. Army Ordnance Department manual issued for the Model 1873 “Trapdoor” Springfield Rifle, Carbine, and the .45‑70 caliber revolvers used by U.S. troops during the late 19th century.
The manual provides a comprehensive look into inspection, maintenance, and operational procedures for these historically significant firearms. It includes:
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Detailed exploded diagrams and technical drawings
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Complete parts lists and identification charts
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Instructions for assembly, disassembly, cleaning, and repair
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Field notes on performance and ordnance testing
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Official Army procedures for inspection and use
This authentic original edition was distributed to U.S. armories, ordnance officers, and cavalry units between the 1870s and 1890s, making it an invaluable primary reference for collectors and historians of the American frontier and Indian Wars period.
Printed on official government stock, this manual captures the mechanical precision and military craftsmanship of the early U.S. breech‑loading era. Ideal for collectors, restorers, reenactors, and firearms historians.
