Springfield Model 1865 | |
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Type | Breech-loading rifle |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
Used by | United States |
Wars | American Civil War |
Production history | |
Designer | Erskine S. Allin |
Designed | 1865 |
Manufacturer | Springfield Armory |
Specifications | |
Length | 56 in (1,400 mm) |
Barrel length | 40.0 in (1,020 mm) |
Cartridge | Rimfire .58-60-500 |
Action | Trapdoor |
Rate of fire | User dependent; usually 8 to 10 rounds per minute |
Feed system | Breech-loading |
Sights | Open sights |
The Springfield Model 1865 was an early breech-loading rifle manufactured by U.S. Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts. It was a modification of the Springfield Model 1861. It was later replaced with the Springfield Model 1866.