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indy1919 · January 29, 2012, 03:12 PM

Just Picked up a Replica SHarps Carbine in 45/70 and a replica trapdoor Carbine in 45/70.. Do love them both. To me the Sharps is just a lot easier and quicker to shoot over the trap door, SOOOO

Why did the Army in the 1870s go with the Trapdoor????..

From what limited info I have found the main reason seems to be that Springfield Armory worked for the Government they knew how to make Springfields, they had the rights to make Springfield trapdoors and thus the army got Springfields... But was wondering if there was more to the story...

I assume there was a shoot out between the two designs???, I think the Army did purchase a few Sharps in 45/70 but no where like the number of Springfields

Mucho thanks

January 29, 2012, 03:12 PM	#1
indy1919 Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2011 Posts: 277	45/70 SHARPS VS Trapdoor Just Picked up a Replica SHarps Carbine in 45/70 and a replica trapdoor Carbine in 45/70.. Do love them both. To me the Sharps is just a lot easier and quicker to shoot over the trap door, SOOOO Why did the Army in the 1870s go with the Trapdoor????.. From what limited info I have found the main reason seems to be that Springfield Armory worked for the Government they knew how to make Springfields, they had the rights to make Springfield trapdoors and thus the army got Springfields... But was wondering if there was more to the story... I assume there was a shoot out between the two designs???, I think the Army did purchase a few Sharps in 45/70 but no where like the number of Springfields Mucho thanks