Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle

Description

The Model 1873 Trapdoor Springfield was the first standard-issued breech-loading rifle for the United States Army.

Note: The maximum calculated barrel length for this ammunition is 23 cm. The historical barrel length was 83 cm, and this was used in this design. However, all calculations for muzzle energy, damage, range and recoil were generated using the 23 cm value.

Controlling Skill

Slug Weapon (Rifle)

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Originally Published:  2009-01-01
Last Updated:  2010-11-28
Original Concept:  Historical
Final Design: Gerry Harris
 

 

Weapon Statistics

Name:  Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle
TL:  3M
Year:  1873
Nation:  United States 
Ammo:  11.6×54mm-3M Straight (Mass-Produced Military Ammo)
Muzzle Energy:  2260 joules
Length:  130 cm
Barrel:  83 cm
Mass:  4.53 kg/4.58 kg 
Price:  §425 
Features:  Bayonet Lug
Magazine:  None

Add-Ons

None.

House Rules Performance

. Recoil .
Round ROF Dam Pen Bulk Mag SS Burst Range
Ball-3M SS 3 2-Nil 8 1i 3 — 120 (122)

Striker II Performance

Round Short Medium Long Extreme Notes
Ball-3M 12: 2 (2) 24: 1 (2) 48: 1 (Nil) 96: 1 (Nil) None

Planetfall Performance

Round ROF Ammo Dam Range (cm) Range (inches) Pen Burst Dice
Ball-3M 2 1i 3 120-240-480-960 60-120-240-480 2-Nil N/A