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According to research by Waite and Ernst (The Trapdoor Springfield), your 1873 was manufactured in the last quarter (Oct/Dec) 1873. The number '25' on the stock is probably a rifle rack number so that it could quickly be placed back where it belonged in an arms room.

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Q: How do you research the serial number of a Springfield Model 1873 trap door rifle The receiver is stamped 988 On the right side of the stock is stamped with the number 25?
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