Forum for discussions about all other U.S. military service rifles. ie: Trapdoor, Johnson etc .....
Basic Manual of Military Small Arms by W.H.B. Smith (Expired Copyright 1943) Observations: by Badger How to load, operate, disassemble,...
TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited....
Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....
Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII and Korean era U.S. Training Films) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era...
U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873) Author: Major T.J. Treadwell (Commanding Frankford Aresenal) Government...
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I picked this up today at an antique mall, it's got a 45-70 and a ssa 45cal. cart. setting on the fram, It's a copy of the tribune extra of the first...
:D:):D:) Hello everyone, I have a collection of military rifles that keeps growing and growing. :D Here in Alaska during the winter snow, I try...
Will we get a new Johnson Forum to replace the old one?
I happened to be out of town on a work trip all last week. I was supposed to be home yesterday but it has been extended through next week. Wandering...
Hi guys. I have a Remington Lee 30-40 kraig that was given to me by my grandpa. I have had it for over a year now and it has the hardest trigger...
First post on Milsurps. This is my dad's old hunting rifle; I inherited it when he passed away in '87. I've done a lot of research on the Rem-Lee...
Hey! I stumbled upon an 1941 Johnson rifle here in Europe. This is actually only the second I've seen for sale here; they are really rare here....
Took my rifle to the range today for the third time in two weeks. The first two trips were without incident. Today at the range I had two double...
Always wanted one of these to complement my LE collection and this one was so cheap I couldn't pass. Appears to be very complete excepting magazine....
I'm looking at this rifle for possible purchase this Saturday. Model 1884 S/N 558648 Seller claims made in 1892 and all original. These are...
This past weekend I got talked into buying a 1873 Trapdoor rifle to help a gentleman at our club who is dying of kidney disease. It had supposedly...
A brief beginning of a photo and information thread dedicated to the last of the turnbolt Remington-Lee designs. (Driven by topic drift on the 1879...
Just a quick note about an old soldier I've acquired. It's a 50/70 trapdoor Ser # 31854 (both breech and barrel), with an 1870 dated breechblock and...
Serial number-561529 Model 1884 -this particular model of 1884 was also known as “Model 1888 US Trapdoor Rifle” or “Ramrod bayonet model” or Model...
Here for your viewing pleasure is Winchester-Lee Model 1895 6mm Navy Rifle serial number 18003 with bayonet and scabbard.
They had a guy walk into their shop with an 1886 2lb Hotchkiss mountain canon from the Spanish American War era in tow. He asked 30,000 bucks for it,...
Originally this was going to be just another magazine variation thread, but since the magazine is more dependent on the rifle for controlling the...
I recently purchased a trapdoor and was hoping someone could provide me with information on what model it is, a brief history or where I can find...
Sorry for the 2nd post in a row, I have a model 1884 Infantry trapdoor and I can't dislodge the ramrod. I can spin it in place, but I cannot actually...
Found this at the Virginia Gun Collector's Association show in Prince William county. ...the rifle, not the pup, although she had a great time there...
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