The US Army's standard service rifle from 1873 through the adoption of the Krag-Jorgensen in 1892, featuring the Allin trapdoor conversion breech that allowed metallic cartridge conversion of existing muzzleloaders. Used at Little Bighorn and throughout the Indian Wars. Type: Rifle Action: Single-Shot Caliber: .45-70 Govt Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1873, USA Weight: 9 oz Overall length: 51.9" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collecting