Taylors and Co SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR 45/70

U.S. Cavalry Carbine model perfectly follows the original. ; After the Civil War ended in 1865, muzzle-loading muskets were replaced w/metallic cartridge rifles ; ; Several models emerged to become the American military standard, remaining so even 4 decades later, during the Spanish-American War in 1898 & 1899. Model: Springfield Trapdoor CarbineType: RifleAction: Single ShotCaliber/gauge: 45-70 GovtFinish: BluedFinish Type: BluedStock: Wood StockStock/grips: WalnutBarrel: 22"Overall Length: 41.31"Drilled / TappedRate-of-twist: 1-in-18"Capacity: 1Sights: Flip Up Rear Blade FrontSight Type: Adjustable SightsWeight: 7.27 Lbs.Shipping Weight: 11.3 Lbs.Receiver: Color Case HardenedAddl Info: Straight Stock