Springfield 1873/1874 Trapdoor Rifle
Originally was built as the Model 1870 in a .50 calibre after was changed to .45-70.The bayonet mount is below the muzzle.Were produced 232,000 rifles by Springfield Armory from 1884 to 1890. The military rifle and cadet rifle had two barrel bands.
Calibre : .45-70 Government
Catridge capacity: single-shot
Operation : single-action
Firing system : centre-fire
Breach-loading : folding lever
Length : cadet rifle 121.9 cm and rifle 129.5 cm
Barrel length : cadet rifle 74.9 cm and rifle 82.6 cm
Weight : Cadet rifle 3.8 kg and rifle 4,5 kg
Sight : graduated sight
Safety : half-cock hammer
Stock : walnut