Springfield Model 1886
The Springfield Model 1886 was one of several models of carbines which used the trapdoor breechblock design developed by Erskine S. Allin. It was Springfield Armory's second attempt to create a single longarm that would satisfy the needs of the infantry, cavalry, and artillery (the first attempt being the Springfield Model 1882 short rifle).
| Springfield Model 1886 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Breech-loading carbine |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1886 |
| Manufacturer | Springfield Armory |
| Produced | 1886 |
| No. built | c. 1,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 40 in (1,000 mm) |
| Barrel length | 24 in (610 mm) |
| Cartridge | .45-55-405 |
| Action | Trapdoor |
| Rate of fire | User dependent; usually 8 to 10 rounds per minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,100 feet per second (340 m/s) |
| Feed system | Breech-loading |
| Sights | Iron sights |
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