SRS Check
My Springfield Trapdoor is in good shape for its age and I’d like to know if any information exists in the SRS. It’s a model 1873. S/N 302224 indicates that it was made in 1885.
The stock cartouche reads: SWP (Samuel W. Porter) over 1885. There’s a large 1 over 18 stamped on the butt stock which I believe are the rack and position numbers. I read on another forum that this rifle would have most likely been assigned to NG duty because the US regulars didn’t mark their rifles with rack and position numbers. True? There’s also an “A9” stamped on the stock near the top butt plate screw, again on the breech block forward of the trapdoor hinge and again on the tang. Other than the usual proof marks stamped on the barrel, I don’t see any other cartouches or proof marks anywhere.
Any information would be appreciated.
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