1864 Springfeild 2nd Allin Conversion.

[JustOneMorePlug]

Picked this up the other day, and I thought it was an awesome piece of history! It's an 1864 Springfield musket that was converted to a .50-70 Trapdoor in 1866. I plan on taking a deer with it and then displaying it with my mounts.

Does anyone have an idea of what it might be worth? I've seen prices all over the place. Everything appears to be there and in good condition for its age.

Thanks for looking!

 

[DizzyDigger]

That's indeed a great find. As for firing it, I would want it checked out
carefully by a qualified gunsmith to make sure it is safe to fire.

Can you find loaded ammo for it?

 

[russau]

Not a clew on it's value ! I also have one BUT it's barrel has been choped off short (rough cut ) and the stock has also been hscked up into a (rough) pistol grip and I was wanting to rebuild it back to original but I'm haveing a hard time finding parts. Mine has the same badging as yours . I'm not woried about it's value , I just want it for a wall hanger and the memoriy of it !

 

[GaRebel1861]

That's going to make a great display piece!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Very nice !

 

[oldmxrat]

That's a sweet old rifle!

 

[Almy]

It's a great historical gun in beautiful condition. I'd treasure one like it.
I carried a .45-70 trapdoor Springfield carbine hunting deer in the Adirondack Mountains many years ago. I missed one deer with it. It was awkward to carry, load and cock. It didn't feel good in the hands, so I retired it to the wall. Your long gun will be even more awkward. But if you are planning to use it in a blind, it may be all right.

 

[k0bgalan]

Buffalo Arms does offer loaded ammunition (smokeless, BP equivalent), but I would NOT use it. They don't publish the peak Cu-P and without (as mentioned above) I wouldn't fire it unless a qualified gunsmith looked it over.

 

[Gare]

Do you mind telling us how you got it ? If you bought it how much ?

 

[JustOneMorePlug]

That's indeed a great find. As for firing it, I would want it checked out
carefully by a qualified gunsmith to make sure it is safe to fire.

Can you find loaded ammo for it?

I plan on it. I have found some online but there not cheap and I need to find out what kind of powder there loaded with.

 

[JustOneMorePlug]

Do you mind telling us how you got it ? I you bought it how much ?

I bought from a friend for $850.

 

[JustOneMorePlug]

Buffalo Arms does offer loaded ammunition (smokeless, BP equivalent), but I would NOT use it. They don't publish the peak Cu-P and without (as mentioned above) I wouldn't fire it unless a qualified gunsmith looked it over.

Thanks for the info!

 

[JustOneMorePlug]

It's a great historical gun in beautiful condition. I'd treasure one like it.
I carried a .45-70 trapdoor Springfield carbine hunting deer in the Adirondack Mountains many years ago. I missed one deer with it. It was awkward to carry, load and cock. It didn't feel good in the hands, so I retired it to the wall. Your long gun will be even more awkward. But if you are planning to use it in a blind, it may be all right.

The hammer is very loud when cocking. Ill be hunting out of a box blind so it should be fine.

 

[Gare]

Thank you for telling us

 

[ncsuwolf]

There were a lot of those converted to trap doors. By 1864 the union had better options than a Springfield. Designed for bp, so only use bp (or equivalent). Have it checked, and/or use a very light load. Price is subjective, but 850 isn’t obscene. I’ve seen them (different dates) from 500- 900

I have a model 2 Maynard i intend to kill a bear with this year or next. Same trick, bp only

 

[ToddsPoint]

I just received my deer permit for this fall. I plan on using a Winchester 94 from 1938 that I restored. It’s a 38-55 cal. I haven’t fired it since restoration so need to try it. It’s not an antique but just vintage.

 

[DizzyDigger]

I just received my deer permit for this fall. I plan on using a Winchester 94 from 1938 that I restored. It’s a 38-55 cal. I haven’t fired it since restoration so need to try it. It’s not an antique but just vintage.

Absolutely beautiful work....

I know ya didn't do it to sell it, but when you do it'll bring a premium price, and
that model is somewhat scarce to begin with.

 

[russau]

Yep a absolutly beautiful weapon !

 

[JustOneMorePlug]

Absolutely gorgeous! Good job!

 

[rickertmork]

I’m assuming you already know this but, you should get it taken to a guy like this if you ever want to use it. , unless it’s been stored perfectly even if it has been, it’s still worth getting the internals looked at.