The Pedersoli Springfield Trapdoor is a reproduction of the Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor conversion rifle, the first standard-issue breech-loading US Army rifle, chambered in .45-70 Government with a 32.5-inch barrel. It is used by US Army period reenactors, BPCR competition shooters, and collectors of post-Civil War American military arms. Type: Rifle Action: Single Shot Caliber: .45-70 Gov Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1985, Italy Weight: 9 oz Overall length: 49" Status: Active Military use: Yes Intended use: competition, collector, historical