Mud Test: 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle
This video details a mud test on a 1873 Springfield Trapdoor rifle chambered in .45-70. The test highlights the rifle's potential for malfunction when contaminated with mud, specifically issues with the ejector and the need for manual clearing. Despite initial failures, the rifle was demonstrated to be potentially serviceable in the field with manual intervention, a result the presenter found somewhat unexpected. The video also thanks viewers for their support in funding the test.










