Springfield Model 1868
| Springfield Model 1868 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Breech-loading rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1868–1873 |
| Used by | United States |
| Wars | American Indian Wars |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Erskine S. Allin |
| Designed | 1868 |
| Manufacturer | Springfield Armory |
| Produced | 1868–1870 |
| No. built | Approx. 52,000 |
| Variants | Model 1868 carbine |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 52 in (1,300 mm) |
| Barrel length | 32.5 in (830 mm) |
| Cartridge | .50-70-450 |
| Action | Trapdoor |
| Rate of fire | User dependent; usually 8 to 10 rounds per minute |
| Feed system | Breech-loading |
| Sights | Open sights |
The Springfield Model 1868 was one of the rifles which used the trapdoor breechblock design developed by Erskine S. Allin.