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SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE & CARBINE REPRODUCTIONS
At the end of the Civil War (1865), the War Department needed to replace the muzzle-loading muskets with metallic cartridge rifles. Between 1865 and 1866, the first converted muzzle-loading Springfields were made by Allin. In 1868, the first "Trapdoor Rifle" was built. It was further modified in 1870, and three years later the .45/70 caliber was produced. Over the next 20 years, different versions were introduced, including a smooth barrel for cadets, Target models, and the Officer's models. Pedersoli's Officer model is equipped with a single set trigger, rear sight, and a Creedmore sight adjustable for windage and elevation. |
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