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

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