Springfield Model 1869
| Springfield Model 1869 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Breech-loading cadet rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1869–1873 |
| Used by | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Erskine S. Allin |
| Designed | 1869 |
| Manufacturer | Springfield Armory |
| Produced | 1869–1871 |
| No. built | c. 3,400 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) |
| Barrel length | 29.6 in (750 mm) |
| Cartridge | .50-70-450 |
| Action | Trapdoor |
| Rate of fire | User dependent; usually 8 to 10 rounds per minute |
| Feed system | Breech-loading |
| Sights | Iron sights |
The Springfield Model 1869 was one of the rifles which used the trapdoor breechblock design developed by Erskine S. Allin.
History and Design
Originally, the trapdoor Springfields were created to convert Springfield Model 1861 and Springfield Model 1863 rifled muskets to breech-loading rifles at a relatively low cost.[1]
The Model 1869 cadet rifle was a shortened version of the Springfield Model 1868. It had a 29.6-inch (75 cm) barrel, compared to the 32.6-inch (83 cm) barrel of the Model 1868, and had an overall length of 48.8 inches (124 cm). The Model 1869 was produced using Model 1868 receivers and breechblocks, but used a stock that was manufactured specifically for the Model 1869. The Model 1869 had a narrower buttplate and the stock, around the barrel was thinner than on the Model 1868.[1]
This model has its own sequence of serial numbers, running from 1 to approximately 3400.[2]
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