| 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 |
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).[1]
- ^ "Uniforms, arms, and equipment: the U.S. Army on the Western Frontier, 1880-1892" By Douglas C. McChristian