Pedersoli .45-70 Springfield 1873 - Trapdoor - Officers Model

Description

This is a second hand rifle in an amazingly as new condition.

Description:
This .45-70 Pedersoli Springfield Model 1873 Trap Door Officers Model has a 26” blued tapered round barrel mounted with an adjustable 1873 trapdoor rear sight and a bead front sight. The rifle also features an adjustable color case hardened flip up tang sight.

No Ordinary Trapdoor!

The Officer’s Model is no ordinary Trapdoor and as the name suggests it was intended to be a private purchase by officers of the US Cavalry, as opposed to an issue firearm like the Cavalry Carbine and full length Infantry Rifle. The idea was a hunting gun that was chambered for the Service cartridge (45-70 Government) that could be taken on campaign and at a pinch used to fight with. History tells us that Tom Custer (George Custer’s younger brother) carried an OM at the Little Big Horn.