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U.S. .45-70 Trapdoor Springfield
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No variants are recorded for the U.S. .45-70 Trapdoor Springfield yet. Where an arm went through successive patterns, each gets its own entry here — the differences between them are usually what decides whether a part fits.
Every part of the U.S. .45-70 Trapdoor Springfield
44 part types covered, 3 in stock.
How it comes apart
Complete parts breakdown
Grouped the way the arm comes apart, and listed whether or not one is currently for sale.
Breech & Action
9 parts- Actuating Lever
Operates rolling and falling-block actions.
- Breechblock
The component sealing the breech. Hinged on Springfield and Snider, rolling on Remington, falling on Sharps and Martini, rotary on Werndl.
- Breechblock Hinge Pin
Pivot for hinged breechblock designs.
- Ejector
Throws the spent case clear of the action.
- Extractor
Pulls the spent case partway from the chamber.
- Firing Pin
Strikes the primer.
- Locking Lever
Secures the breechblock closed.
- Receiver
Houses the breech mechanism.
- Tang
Rear extension of the receiver into the stock wrist.
Bolt & Magazine
15 parts- Bolt Body
The main reciprocating component of a bolt action.
- Bolt Handle
External operating handle.
- Bolt Head
Separate locking and extraction face, as on Lee actions.
- Bolt Sleeve
Rear housing around the striker.
- Carrier
Cartridge elevator in a lever action.
- Clip Guide
Mannlicher used en-bloc clips; Mauser used stripper clips.
- Cocking Piece
Engages the sear at the rear of the striker.
- Extractor Claw
Grips the cartridge rim.
- Locking Lugs
Engage recesses in the receiver.
- Magazine
Tube on Vetterli and Kropatschek; box on Mauser, Lee, Krag and Mannlicher.
- Magazine Cutoff
Isolates the magazine for single loading. Found on the US Krag and Lee-Metford.
- Magazine Floorplate
Closes the bottom of a box magazine.
- Magazine Follower
Lifts cartridges under spring pressure.
- Striker Spring
Drives the striker forward.
- Toggle Link
Henry and Winchester 1866/1873 actions only.
Stock & Furniture
16 parts- Band Springs
Retain the barrel bands in position.
- Barrel Bands
Secure the barrel to the stock. Band count and style are major identification features.
- Buttplate
Protects the rear of the buttstock. Tang length and shape are dating features.
- Buttstock
The rear portion of the stock, against the shoulder.
- Forestock
The forward portion of the stock under the barrel.
- Nosecap
Caps the forestock; sometimes doubles as a bayonet lug mount.
- Patchbox
Compartment in the buttstock. Common on American long rifles and the Mississippi family.
- Ramrod
Seats the charge in a muzzleloader and cleans the bore.
- Ramrod Pipes
Retain the ramrod beneath the barrel.
- Ramrod Spoon
The ramrod head. Its shape distinguishes period and model.
- Side Screws
Pass through the stock to secure the lock.
- Sideplate
Sits opposite the lock on two-piece-stocked arms.
- Sling Swivels
Attachment points for the sling.
- Trigger
Releases the sear.
- Trigger Guard
Protects the trigger; often integral with the trigger plate.
- Trigger Plate
Mounts the trigger inside the stock.
Sights & Markings
4 parts- Bayonet Lug
Mounts the bayonet to the muzzle end.
- Cartouche
Inspector's stamp in the stock. A key identification and valuation feature.
- Front Sight
Forward aiming reference, often integral with a base or block.
- Rear Sight
Ladder sights on breechloaders; block-and-notch on muskets.
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