#16 • Springfield 1878 45-70 Rifle

Part of September 2025 Out N' About Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $600.00

Status: Sold

Category: Firearms

Manufacturer: Springfield Type: Trap-Door Rifle Model: 1878 Caliber: 45-70 Barrel Length: 24" Optics: N/A ATF Form 4473 Required: No Log: N/A Serial Number (S/N): 86534 Reference Number (Ref #): N/A Notes: The Springfield Model 1878 Trap-Door Rifle is chambered in .45-70 Government with a 24-inch barrel. This example is in great condition for its age, showing typical signs of aging but no major active rust. The hardwood stock retains an attractive varnish with some scratches and small dents consistent with use and age. Mechanically sound and visually appealing, it represents Springfield Armory’s late 19th-century craftsmanship. The Trap-Door design was a pivotal step in U.S. military small arms development, transitioning from muzzle-loading muskets to breech-loading rifles. The Model 1878 was part of the family of rifles used during the Indian Wars era, prized for its reliability, ease of maintenance, and powerful .45-70 cartridge Please see the photographs for more details, or contact us at 907-570-7050 or email us at FFL@alaskapremierauctions.com / Admin@alaskapremierauctions.com to schedule an in-person preview of the firearm. ***All federal firearm background checks are conducted in-house, please allow pick-up times to reflect paperwork processing time (approx. 30-45 minutes).