The U.S. Model 1869 50-70 Government centerfire rifle was manufactured at Springfield Armory in 1869. They were made from altered Model 1863 58 caliber percussion muskets with barrels lined to 50 caliber. The 32 5/8"" round barrel has an excellent bore. The barrel, trigger guard, butt plate, and bands are unpolished. The breechblock, marked 1869 over an eagle, has grey color. The lock, marked U.S./SPRINGFIELD with eagle and 1864 date. The stock is good with some wear, a few nicks no cracks, and strong and sound . The action functions perfectly. Serial Number:15610 Action Type: Trapdoor Markings: Right side of lock plate 1863 U.S. Springfield Sights / Optics: Standard sights Finish Originality: yes
Bore Condition: Very nice bright and shinny, strong sharp rifling Overall Condition: very good Mechanics: excellent
If you want a good shooter with all these shooting components, this one is for you.
All Components Shown are in stock and go with this rifle for one price. If you bought them at today's prices they would cost $1279.05. Buffalo Arms Co., 515" 425 Grain Quality Hand Cast Bullets 20-1 SPG Lube Cast from Lyman Mould 515141 4 Box’s of 50. Dixie Gun Works, 4 boxes of 25 each .50-70 DGW New Unfired Brass $725.00. 90 rd 50-70 Loaded with 70 gr Pyrodex Powder Ammo 425 Grain .512" Lead Bullets Box of 20 $322.15. RCBS Model .50-70 Gov't Reloading Essentials $99.94
This is an ANTIQUE and can be shipped directly to you. Adult signature required. Sold as an Antique ~ no guarantees, warranties, or liabilities for any actual usage. If any firearms are to be used for shooting purposes, a qualified gunsmith should inspect them first. Adult signature required upon delivery.
NO FFL is required. FOREIGN SALES OK where allowed by local law, Insurance is included with actual shipping charges.
