{"product_id":"the-4570-springfield-9781882391257","title":"The .45-70 Springfield","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 3rd revised and expanded edition provides a part-by-part review of all models of the Springfield .45-70 Trapdoor rifle  carbine and cadet rifle. Every part from butt plate to front sight of every model is discussed in terms of dimensions  use  markings  finish and changes to that part by serial number range. A revised and corrected serial number list is included with serial number ranges listed by production years. This book makes it possible for the collector to determine whether or not a particular rifle  carbine or cadet rifle is original as manufactured. The collector must keep in mind that not only was the .45-70 Springfield Trapdoor used by the Army  but also by the Navy  Marines  National Guard and various state militias from 1873 to well into the 20th Century. The trapdoor was still being issued as late as World War I to militia units for guard duty. During this more than forty-year period of service  the trapdoor went through several model changes and even more frequent parts upgrades. So a rifle manufactured in 1879 may have undergone as many as twenty parts changes by 1889  all of which are considered valid  original manufacturing changes. The problem the collector  museum director  gunsmith  author and shooter faces is determining which changes were made officially by the Ordnance Department while in service and which were made by surplus dealers  resellers and previous non-military owners. \"The .45-70 Springfield\" provides answers to all these questions and more. With this book in hand  it is possible to assess every part and using the serial number stamped on the receiver  determine first in what year the arm was manufactured  then on a part-by-part basis  decide whether or not each part is the correct and original part for that arm. If some parts are found to have been manufactured later  then the book will tell you whether or not those parts were installed by military armorers according to regulation. Why is this important? First  the .45-70 Springfield is a tangible piece of the history of our nation. And as such  it deserves to be correct. Secondly  the .45-70 Springfields value depends in large part on how original it is. Parts that are incorrect can be replaced  returning the arm to both its historical and economic value. The book also provides a historical overview of the .45-70s development and use during the latter part of the 19th Century and into the 20th. Also included are assembly\/disassembly instructions  cleaning and maintenance  glossary and bibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45815829594165,"sku":"ByrdShop_188239125X","price":40.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781882391257.jpg?v=1785174485","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-4570-springfield-9781882391257","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}