Pedersoli 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Cavalry Carbine 45-70 Single Shot Rifle

SOLD FOR: $1,225.00

LSB#: LSB260224HE044

Make: Pedersoli

Model: Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine

Serial Number: TD03110

Year of Manufacture: 2006 (CA date code)

Caliber: .45-70

Action Type: Trapdoor, single shot

Barrel Length: 22″

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is an adjustable ladder V-notch sight. 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one piece wood half length stock with a barrel band, straight wrist, straight comb, saddle ring bar/ring, and semi-crescent buttplate. The LOP measures 13 1/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There is minor handling wear. There are a few scratches and compression dents scattered throughout. There is a small chip repair on the left side that looks to be factory. There are no cracks. Overall this stock is in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blued, Case Color.

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. There is little fouling. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its original finish. There is light handling and operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The rifle has a half-cock safety. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: This Pedersoli Model 1873 Trapdoor Cavalry Carbine is a modern Italian-made reproduction of the classic U.S. Springfield trapdoor carbine, chambered in .45-70 Government. Manufactured in 2006 by its “CA” date code, it features the traditional 22″ barrel, single-shot trapdoor action, adjustable ladder rear sight, saddle ring bar and ring, semi-crescent buttplate, and compact cavalry-style stock configuration. The blued and case-color finish combination gives it strong period-inspired appeal, while Pedersoli manufacture makes it attractive to shooters and collectors looking for a quality modern representation of the original military carbine.

Condition is Excellent overall, with the carbine retaining about 97% of its original finish. The metal shows only light handling and operational wear, with sharp screw heads and clear markings throughout. The one-piece half-length wood stock is also in Excellent condition, showing minor handling wear with a few scattered scratches and compression dents. There is a small chip repair on the left side, noted as appearing factory, but there are no cracks, and the stock remains solid and attractive.

The bore is a strong point, remaining bright with sharp rifling, no erosion, and only slight fouling, rating 9.5/10 in this writer’s opinion. Mechanically, the action functions correctly, and the half-cock safety operates as intended, though the carbine has not been test fired. Overall, this is a clean and well-preserved Pedersoli 1873 Trapdoor Cavalry Carbine with excellent bore condition, strong mechanics, high remaining finish, and classic .45-70 trapdoor handling, making it well suited for black powder cartridge shooting, historical display, or military-style reproduction collecting. Please see our photos and good luck on your bids! MF