Long gun inventory at Chesterfield Armament usually consists of a large selection of Remington, Springfield Armory, Winchester, Mauser and various other commercial and military firearms. We are always looking to acquire collections of any size.
Enfield 1917 BSA Sht 22 Mk IV Rifle
7475 serial number, matching stock and bayonet lug
Top bridge drilled and tapped for scope mount
Green paint left on magazine
Overall nice 22lr training rifle
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Enfield 1917 BSA Sht 22 Mk IV Rifle
7475 serial number, matching ...
Hall / North, Model 1843 Side Lever Carbine
Not Serial Numbered
The first breech loading long arm utilized by the United States was a rifled flint lock Model 1819 Hall in .52 caliber. These rifles were produced at the Harpers Ferry Arsenal between about 1820 and 1840. John Hancock ..
Hall / North, Model 1843 Side Lever Carbine
Not Serial Numbered
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Springfield Armory / Remington model 1870 Rolling Block Trial Rifle
.50 / 70 Government
In 1870 the “St. Lewis Ordnance Board on Tactics, Small Arms, and Accoutrements” or what is commonly called the “Schofield Board”, after its head, Major General John Schofield, ordered a series of trials to..
Springfield Armory / Remington model 1870 Rolling Block Trial Rifle...
Springfield 1875 Officers Model Rifle
Type II
.45 / 70 / 405
Early in the history of the Springfield "Trapdoor" service rifles, Springfield Armory built and sold as many as 100 custom Officers Sporting rifles by order. The custom options offered were barrel length, sights, trigger mec..
Springfield 1875 Officers Model Rifle
Type II
.45 / 70 / 405
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Springfield Armory Allin (Trapdoor)
1873 Cadet Rifle
Ser. # 67234
.45 / 55 Gov’t.
After careful inspection I believe this rifle has been partially refinished, probably just the barrel. The question is, was it rebuilt at Springfield Armory at some point in its history..
Springfield Armory Allin (Trapdoor)
1873 Cadet Rifle
Ser...
Springfield Armory Allin (Trapdoor) 1873 Cadet Rifle
This Cadet rifle was made in the second quarter of 1876 between April and June at the Springfield National Armory. Serial number 67085 is marked across the top rear of the receiver.
The lock plate is marked with the spread-eagle ..
Springfield Armory Allin (Trapdoor) 1873 Cadet Rifle
This Cadet ...
Springfield Experimental Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle
Serial number 318442
.45 - 70 - 500
This rifle was once owned by Al Frasca, a noted expert on Trapdoor Rifles. His write up for the sale of the rifle is:
"This is one of the 1000 Exp. RRB Rifles produced (500 in ..
Springfield Experimental Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle
Seri...
Springfield Armory Long Range Rifle
.45-80-500
Serial number 161921
Experimental
This quote is from Al Frasca’s book “The .45-70 Springfield” on page 94. “The development of the long-range rifle is very confusing and almost impossible to follow. It appears that army marksmen ..
Springfield Armory Long Range Rifle
.45-80-500
Serial number ...
Springfield Armory Model 1866/67 Cadet
.50-55-430
Some knowledgeable sources call this rifle the Model 1866 Cadet while others refer to it as the Model 1867 Cadet.
The Model 66/67 Cadet rifles were made for the cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. They are a true sc..
Springfield Armory Model 1866/67 Cadet
.50-55-430
Some knowle...
Springfield Armory Model 1868 Experimental Nickel Plated Rifle
Serial Number 38997
.50-70
In January of 1869 the Ordnance Department entered into a research project with an intent to protect rifles from corrosion by performed several experiments using nickel plating. Nickel plating wa..
Springfield Armory Model 1868 Experimental Nickel Plated Rifle
S...
Springfield Armory Model 1873
Serial Number 71455
.45 / 70 / 405
This rifle was made in the second quarter of 1876. There were 11,369 rifles made in 1876.
This rifle is in NRA antique fine condition. It appears that this rifle was reconditioned and received upgrades ..
Springfield Armory Model 1873
Serial Number 71455
.45 / 70...
Springfield Armory Model 1873 Metcalfe Type IV
.45 / 70 / 405
Serial number 68344
Lieutenant Henry Metcalfe came up with a design for a rifle appendage that would supply the soldier with a quick and easy way to reload his Model 1873 Springfield rifle. A metal bar with a..
Springfield Armory Model 1873 Metcalfe Type IV
.45 / 70 / 4...
Springfield Armory Carbine, Caliber .45-70, 24 inch Barrel
Model 1886 Experimental Long Carbine
Serial number 340757
These experimental carbines were never officially given a model number, although the unofficial designation of Model 1886 was given by today’s collectors and author..
Springfield Armory Carbine, Caliber .45-70, 24 inch Barrel
Model...
Springfield Armory Model 1888 made into Positive Cam Rifle
Serial Number 415109
.45/70
This rifle has been determined to not be a completely original Positive Cam Rifle. As stated below it appears that a standard receiver with a close serial number was re-mach..
Springfield Armory Model 1888 made into Positive Cam Rifle
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Springfield Model 1888 Positive Cam Rifle
Serial Number 415509
.45/70/500
Springfield Armory received field reports of instances when trapdoor Springfield breech blocks stuck shut or blew open when the rifle discharged while loading. The first examination of the problems was..
Springfield Model 1888 Positive Cam Rifle
Serial Number 415509
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Model 1870 Springfield Armory Sharps Trial Rifle Type I
Serial Number C37639
.50 / 70 Government
Springfield Armory produced 700 rifles and 300 carbines in 1871 for trial purposes as a possible replacement for the Springfield Allin (trapdoor) that had been in use since 1..
Model 1870 Springfield Armory Sharps Trial Rifle Type I
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Springfield Armory Trapdoor / Sharps Sporting rifle
Serial number 390407
.45-70
This rifle is an example of the work that was done by talented and inventive gunsmiths in the late 19th and early 20th century. Utilizing retired military parts and combining them with commercial parts the..
Springfield Armory Trapdoor / Sharps Sporting rifle
Serial numbe...
Stevens Ladies Rifle Model No. 14
.22 Long Rifle
Serial number 26092
J. Stevens & Co. was founded by Joshua Stevens with help from James E. Taylor and William B. Fay in Chicopee Falls, MA in 1864. On January 29, 1886 the company reorganized and incorporated as J. Stevens Arms &..
Stevens Ladies Rifle Model No. 14
.22 Long Rifle
Serial numbe...