Italian reproduction of the U.S. Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor in .45-70 Government. The trapdoor action converted percussion rifles to metallic cartridge use; Pedersoli's reproduction is faithful to the original. Type: Rifle Action: Single-Shot Caliber: .45-70 Gov't Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1981, Italy Weight: 184 oz Overall length: 52" Status: Active Military use: Yes Intended use: Collecting, Reenactment, Cowboy Action