On September 19, 1865, and unbeknownst to the Chief of Ordnance, he was granted a U.S. As a result, in January 1865, the Ordnance Department had more than a million totally obsolete big-bore muskets in its inventory.Īccordingly, Erskine Allin, the master armorer at Springfield Armory, was directed to work out a way to convert all those muskets into breech-loaders accepting a metallic cartridge. The Spencer and the Henry were considered underpowered by comparison with the foot soldiers standard-issue. It also required a special cartridge, which wasnt waterproof or self-primed. The Sharps was expensive and frequently leaked gas at the breech. The infantry, on the other hand and with few exceptions, employed muzzleloaders. Before it ended, Sharps, Spencers and other breech-loaders prevailed with cavalry troops. Add this historic rifle to your firearm collection.Certainly as the percussion cap superseded flint and steel, the breech-loading gun will replace those that load from the muzzle. So predicted Secretary of War John Holt in 1860. See Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms for a detailed description of the Springfield "Trapdoor" rifles. A certificate of appraisal will accompany the Springfield carbine. I would love to take this gun on the Antiques Road Show. Chief Split Cloud was very proud of this rifle and he apparently took very good care of it. No cracks in the black walnut stock and no signs of rust on the metal. The Springfield carbine is in very good condition for it's age. Chief Split Cloud would have been a young man in his twenties. I am not sure when this photo was taken, but the Wild West Show had a 30-year run, which started in 1883. A yard long photo of the Wild West Show performers is also included. Information from his obituary can be found on Google. He later started his own small Wild West Show in his hometown of Cashtown, Pennsylvania. (aged 96) Chief Split Cloud was an American Indian performer and sharp shooter in Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show.
I am pleased to offer this Springfield Model 1873 "Trapdoor" carbine, which came from the estate of Chief Split Cloud, who passed away in 1980. Historic Springfield Model 1873 "Trapdoor" Carbine
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