This U.S. Cavalry Carbine model of the Taylor’s & Company Springfield Trapdoor perfectly follows the original. After the Civil War ended in 1865, muzzle-loading muskets were replaced with metallic cartridge rifles. During the transition, several models emerged to become the American military standard, remaining so even four decades later, during the Spanish-American War in 1898 and 1899. Made by Pedersoli of Italy, the Trapdoor Carbine features a 22″ barrel, wood stock, and authentic trapdoor breech-loading mechanism.
This single-shot rifle chambers .45-70 Government and features a walnut stock, blued finish, flip-up rear sight and blade front sight, with a 1-in-18″ twist rate. The rifle includes a case-hardened steel buttplate. Each rifle features high-quality wood-to-metal fit and finish, giving you a premium firearm that’s true to the real thing.
Developed by the U.S. government for the trapdoor Springfield, the 45-70 was introduced in 1873, thus among the oldest cartridges still in continuous production and remains a popular sporting cartridge today. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a collector of classic firearms, or a hunter seeking an iconic .45-70 platform, the Taylor’s & Company Springfield Trapdoor Carbine delivers authentic design and genuine craftsmanship.
