Bushmaster BA50 Rifle vs Springfield Armory Model 1873
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| Rifles | Bushmaster BA50 Rifle | Springfield Armory Model 1873 |
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| Weight | 7.2 oz | |
| Length | 58" | |
| Action | Bolt Action | |
| Caliber | .50 BMG | |
| Capacity | 10+1 | |
| Finish | Black | |
| Gun Type | Anti-Material | |
| Barrel Length | 30" | |
| Details | ||
| Brand | Bushmaster | Springfield Armory |
| Reviews | See 6 Reviews | N/A |
| Prices | ||
| MSRP | $5,495.00 | $6.00 |
| Used Price | $3,846.50 | $4.20 |
| Sale Price | $4,945.50 | $5.40 |
Rifles Descriptions
Bushmaster BA50 Rifle
Product Specifications UPC Code: 604206095718 Manufacturer: Bushmaster Model: BA50 Action: Bolt Type: AR Caliber: 50BMG Barrel Length: 30" Finish/Color: Black Grips/Stock: Black Capacity: 10Rd
Springfield Armory Model 1873
The Springfield Model 1873 was the Army’s standard issue rifle during the Indian Wars of the 1870s and 1880s. The rifle also saw service in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection. Today, it is a favorite weapon of gun collectors. The origins of the M1873 Springfield date back to the waning days of the Civil War. Erskine S. Allin, the master armorer at the Springfield Armory in Massachusetts, was tasked with converting the Army’s muzzle-loading rifles into breech loaders. This resulted in the development of the Model 1865 Springfield, known as “Allin’s Alteration” and later the “Needle Gun” for its long firing pin. The M1865 used a copper-cased cartridge which propelled a .58 caliber bullet with sixty grains of powder. Allin modified his design by lowering the caliber from .58 to .50 after a series of trials in 1866, resulting in the Model 1866. On the frontier, the M1866 performed admirably during several engagements with Indian warriors, and it gained a reputation as a dependable firearm. However, there were flaws in its design, most notably, the breech block tended to swing open when under pressure. Eager to correct this flaw, the Ordnance Department began a series of trials to find a suitable replacement to the M1866.