Pedersoli Springfield Trapdoor Carbine .45-70 Blued Walnut

The Pedersoli Springfield Trapdoor Carbine (part no. 010S900457) is a faithful reproduction of the U.S. Army’s iconic Springfield trapdoor design, chambered in .45-70 Government and finished with a blued octagon barrel and walnut stock. Distributed through Italian Firearms Group, this carbine gives shooters an accurate copy of the rifle that armed American soldiers on the frontier, complete with a Winchester-style rear sight and blade front sight for authentic aiming. It’s a strong pick for reenactors, collectors, and cowboy action shooters who want a historically correct .45-70 single shot.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45-70 Government, the cartridge issued with the original Springfield trapdoor rifles.
• Fitted with a 22-inch blued octagon barrel for period-correct styling.
• Rifled at a 1:22-inch twist rate to stabilize .45-70 loads.
• Runs the historic trapdoor single-shot action for authentic operation.
• Overall length of about 51.15 inches for a full-size carbine feel.
• Finished with an oiled satin walnut stock that matches original military issue.
• Includes a Winchester-style rear sight and blade front sight for classic sighting.
• Fitted with a single set trigger for a crisper, lighter break when engaged.
• Weighs approximately 7.25 pounds, keeping the carbine easy to carry afield.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cartridge does this carbine fire? It’s chambered in .45-70 Government, matching the original Springfield trapdoor rifles.

What action does it use? It uses the classic trapdoor single-shot action.

Does it have adjustable sights? It includes a Winchester-style rear sight along with a blade front sight for reliable aiming.

Buy the Pedersoli Springfield Trapdoor Carbine .45-70 Blued Walnut

Reenactors and collectors who want an authentic Springfield trapdoor experience will appreciate this Pedersoli build, distributed by Italian Firearms Group. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and add a piece of American military history to your single-shot rifle collection.