The Cimarron 1873 Trapdoor Cavalry Carbine (Cimarron part no. SH902) is a reproduction single-shot carbine chambered in .45-70 Government. Cimarron Firearms lists it with a 22-inch round barrel, the carbine length that gives the Cavalry model its handy profile. The trapdoor breech opens for loading one cartridge at a time, a deliberate pace that suits collectors, black-powder-era reenactors and hunters who enjoy a traditional rifle. It is a fine range companion for anyone who wants to shoot the .45-70 cartridge from a period-style rifle.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .45-70 Government, the cartridge the original trapdoor service rifles made famous.
• Barrel length is 22 inches, the carbine length Cimarron lists for this Cavalry model.
• The barrel is a round profile, a traditional shape for a carbine of this style.
• The action is a single-shot breech-loading trapdoor, loaded one cartridge at a time.
• The configuration is a cavalry carbine, shorter and handier than a full-length infantry rifle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is the Cimarron Trapdoor Cavalry Carbine? It is chambered in .45-70 Government.

How long is the barrel? The barrel is 22 inches and round, the carbine length for the Cavalry model.

Is it a repeating rifle? No. It is a single-shot trapdoor, so it is loaded with one cartridge at a time.

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