The Pedersoli 1873 Springfield Officer Model is a reproduction of the US Army Officer's Model Springfield trapdoor rifle in .45-70 Government with a 26-inch barrel. The Officer's Model was a premium version of the standard trapdoor supplied to officers who could purchase personally fitted rifles. One of Pedersoli's most historically accurate American military reproductions. Type: Rifle Action: Single-Shot Caliber: .45-70 Government Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1990, Italy Weight: 8.5 oz Overall length: 45" Military use: Yes Intended use: historical collecting, reenactment, black powder cartridge