My Springfield 1873 safe to shoot?

[Anontex2]

Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor, .45-70 cal, 1884 cartouche.  I'll have a smith look at it, but wondered what the consensus is in general.

[St. George]

Making the assumption that the bore's clean, the metal fits well and the wood's not cracked in load-bearing areas - your Model 1884 should prove to be a good shooter - especially with the Buffington rear sight.

The 1884's didn't see the harsher service that their earlier counterparts did, so they're generally in excellent shape.

Stay with factory loads - and smokeless is fine - otherwise, there are numerous 'cowboy' loads available.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

[mtmarfield]

   Greetings!

   HEY! Did I see the "S........" WORD??? If you'll be reloading, get: "Loading Cartridges for the Original .45-70 Springfield Rifle and Carbine" by J.S. & Pat Wolf. This book will teach you how to load Black Powder shells for your Rifle that will give great accuracy, and shoot to the point of aim.
Since I discovered this book, I haven't loaded any .45-70 with "S........".
   Go easy on that great old Rifle, and enjoy!

   Be Well!

             M.T.Marfield:.
                4-23-07