Pedersoli Springfield Trapdoor Carbine 45-70 Government Caliber 22" Barrel Wooden Stock Md: S.900-457

Pedersoli Springfield Trapdoor Carbine 45-70 Cal 22" Barrel Wooden Stock Md: S.900-457 Springfield Rifle: at the end of the Civil War (1865), the war department had to replace the excellent muzzle loading muskets with metallic cartridge rifles. Between 1865 and 1866 appeared the first transformation of a muzzle loading Springfield musket made by Allin and in 1868 the first “Trapdoor Rifle” was built, further modified in 1870; three years later a new rifle in the .45-70 caliber answered to all the exigencies. During the following 20 years quite a big number of Springfield Trapdoor rifles have been manufactured, among them also many versions with smooth barrel for cadets, for the target shooting and destined to the Officers. The Springfield rifle is a typical gun of the American soldiers, including General Custer. It equipped the troops also during the Spanish-American War (1898-1899). Specifications: - Caliber: .45-70 - Grooves: 3 - Twist: 560mm - Barrel Length: 22" - Overall Length: 41-5/16" - Weight: 7.27 lbs - Uses: Sport target shooting, Historical re-enactment, Wild hunting