Springfield model 1870
| Springfield Model 1870 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Breech-loading rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1870–1873 |
| Used by | United States |
| Wars | American Indian Wars |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Erskine S. Allin |
| Designed | 1870 |
| Manufacturer | Springfield Armory |
| Produced | 1870–1872 |
| No. built | c. 11,350 |
| Variants | Carbine |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 52 in (1,300 mm) |
| Barrel length | 32.6 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 | Iron sights |
The Springfield Model 1870 was a trapdoor breechblock service rifle produced by the Springfield Armory for the United States military. Introduced in 1870, the Model 1870 was a minor improvement to the Springfield Model 1868, and retained most of the Model 1868 rifle features.. It was produced in two variance, with the second following in 1871, both chambered for the .50-70-450 cartridge.
it was the final design in a long line of such weapons using a design developed by Erskine S. Allin
Note: Springfield Model 1870 may also refer to the Springfield rolling-block U.S. Navy rifle, employing the Remington Arms Company rolling-block design, and manufactured under a royalty agreement with Remington, for use by the United States Navy as a shipboard small arm.