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<blockquote data-quote="Brandi" data-source="post: 2588314" data-attributes="member: 24446"><p>Why buy a replica? There are still a lot of originals out there that will be worth far more in the future. I wanted something similar, I wanted the later black powder cartridge rifle. You probably already know the history where the military wanted to switch from muzzle loading rifles and switch to the new cartridge rifles. They settled on the Allen conversion where the receivers of the current Springfield's were converted to breech opening models. I wanted a carbine but they were insanely expensive so I found one that had been cut down in the 1800's and bought it. It's not a "true" carbine but it's as close as my budget allows. It is however, an actual 1873 Springfield 45-70 which is a literal blast to shoot!</p><p></p><p>I'd look around for an original Springfield in the year model you want, they won't be affordable for too much longer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brandi, post: 2588314, member: 24446"] Why buy a replica? There are still a lot of originals out there that will be worth far more in the future. I wanted something similar, I wanted the later black powder cartridge rifle. You probably already know the history where the military wanted to switch from muzzle loading rifles and switch to the new cartridge rifles. They settled on the Allen conversion where the receivers of the current Springfield's were converted to breech opening models. I wanted a carbine but they were insanely expensive so I found one that had been cut down in the 1800's and bought it. It's not a "true" carbine but it's as close as my budget allows. It is however, an actual 1873 Springfield 45-70 which is a literal blast to shoot! I'd look around for an original Springfield in the year model you want, they won't be affordable for too much longer. [/QUOTE]
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