Springfield Model 1880 | |
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Type | Breech-loading rifle |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
Used by | United States |
Production history | |
Designed | 1880 |
Manufacturer | Springfield Armory |
Produced | 1880 |
No. built | 1,000 |
Specifications | |
Length | 52 in (1,300 mm) |
Barrel length | 32.5 in (830 mm) |
Cartridge | .45-70-405 |
Action | Trapdoor |
Rate of fire | User dependent; usually 8 to 10 rounds per minute |
Muzzle velocity | 1,350 feet per second (410 m/s) |
Feed system | Breech-loading |
Sights | Open sights |
The Springfield Model 1880 was a trapdoor rifle based on the design of the Springfield Model 1873.