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Cimarron is recognized as the leader in quality and authenticity in replica firearms. For the past 30 years, Cimarron has worked continuously to perfect the authentic detail, fit, finish and function of our line of frontier firearms. There is no other firearm that is near equal in value, strength, reliability, and authentic detail as is the line from Cimarron Firearms Co. This ia the Cimarron Trapdoor Cavalry Carbine .45/70 Government 22" Barrel Case Hardened Steel Standard Blue.
KEY SPECS
Manufacturer
Cimarron
Caliber/Gauge
.45-70 Govt.
Action
Falling Block
Barrel Length
22
Condition
New
SKU #
LNG-CIM-SH902
Developed originally by the U.S. government for the trapdoor Springfield, the 45-70 was introduced in 1873, thus among the oldest cartridges still in continuous production. In the hands of the U.S. Army, this was the cartridge that ultimately won the West. Although officially replaced as our service cartridge by the 30-40 Krag in 1892 the 45-70 saw service in Cuba and the Philippines. It had long since been a popular sporting cartridge--and remains so today. Using a .458-inch bullet in a rimmed 2.105-inch case, original loadings with 70 grains of black powder used a 500-grain bullet for infantry and 405 grains for cavalry. Today's factory loads with smokeless powder are mild due to potential use in the weak trapdoor Springfield action. Standard is a 405-grain bullet at 1330 feet per second, with 300 and 350-grain loads at higher velocity available. The 45-70 was and is widely chambered in single-shots and remains popular in large-frame lever actions. This is a fantastic and historically accurate firearm from Cimarron.