For generations, the classic starter deer rifle in North America was an army surplus gun—an old SKS or Mosin-Nagant or Mauser in the U.S., an old Lee-Enfield in Canada. But a long time ago, when money was scarce and people used what they could find, an even more antiquated rifle was commonly used—the Springfield trapdoor .45-70. And in an upcoming Poulin Auction, you’ll have the chance to buy a surplus Springfield with a particularly interesting history, including ties to Custer’s Last Stand.