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Forum: Other U.S. Service Rifles

Forum for discussions about all other U.S. military service rifles. ie: Trapdoor, Johnson etc .....

  1. Post Sticky Thread Sticky: U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873)

    U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873) Author: Major T.J. Treadwell (Commanding Frankford Aresenal) Government...

    Started by Badger‎, 04-13-2010 12:54 PM
    1873, cartridges, experimental, metallic, regulation, testing
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  2. Post Sticky Thread Sticky: Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII and Korean era U.S. Training Films)

    Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII and Korean era U.S. Training Films) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era...

    Started by Badger‎, 03-26-2010 05:08 PM
    effects, era, films, infantry, korean, training, weapons, wwii
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  3. Post Sticky Thread Sticky: Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films)

    Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....

    Started by Badger‎, 11-04-2009 03:00 PM
    arms, films, fundamentals, small, training, weapons, wwii
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  4. Post Sticky Thread Sticky: TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994)

    TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited....

    Started by Badger‎, 11-04-2009 10:40 AM
    1994, ammunition, army, data, sheets, tm27
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  5. Post Sticky Thread Sticky: Basic Manual of Military Small Arms by W.H.B. Smith

    Basic Manual of Military Small Arms by W.H.B. Smith (Expired Copyright 1943) Observations: by Badger How to load, operate, disassemble,...

    Started by Badger‎, 10-06-2009 02:54 PM
    arms, basic, manual, military, small, smith, whb
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  1. Winchester Hotchkiss 45-70 Model 1879 US Navy Rifle

    Here for your viewing pleasure is my Winchester Hotchkiss 45-70 Model 1879 U.S. Navy rifle serial number 2926., 32"" round barrel with Naval...

    Started by varifleman‎, 12-01-2023 11:08 AM
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  2. SRS check on new 1884

    I'd be much obliged to learn anything from # 526715. Thank you!

    Started by Hlavinka‎, 11-01-2023 08:57 AM
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  3. Rem-Lee M1899 sporter in 7.65: Ever seen one?

    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...

    Started by GLMartin‎, 02-03-2013 08:53 AM
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  4. Hunting with milsurps.

    Over the years I've hunted with just about every milsurp I've ever owned but that was before the time of smartphones. Rarely I carried a camera but...

    Started by Sapper740‎, 10-22-2023 07:57 AM
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    10-24-2023, 07:29 PM Go to last post
  5. old Model 1918 BAR photos

    The first two photos were sent to me by the late Billy Pyle some years ago. Pyle had a registered Model 1918A2 from WW2 and enjoyed shooting it at...

    Started by RCS‎, 10-23-2023 08:26 PM
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  6. m1918 BAR markings

    I have a Winchester m1918 BAR that was said to have been built in March 1918, making it fairly early. The story I bought was that it was part of the...

    Started by GaryWKeim‎, 01-03-2023 06:59 PM
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    10-16-2023, 12:19 PM Go to last post
  7. Remington Lee 45/70 Model 1885 Navy Rifle

    Here is mine. The bore is pristine. Navy number 2743, inspected by Lieutenant W.W. Kimball. Part of the second order of rifles ordered by the Navy in...

    Started by old tanker‎, 10-04-2023 09:30 AM
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  8. Ward-Burton Carbine

    Ward-Burton saddle ring carbine. Manufactured at Springfield Armory as a test piece for the U.S. Army trials of 1871, then carried by the Cavalry...

    Started by pickled‎, 06-02-2023 02:24 PM
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  9. Interesting letter from American Rifleman, April 1968

    Just noticed this while looking for something else: zero the Redfield for 500 yards and hold over or under for other ranges! :ugh: The gentleman's...

    Started by Surpmil‎, 06-11-2023 01:50 PM
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  10. Stevens 520

    Was this early model ever a US weapon? Stevens 520.* 1910 - Album on Imgur

    Started by 1563621‎, 10-06-2022 03:02 AM
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    12-18-2022, 12:15 PM Go to last post
  11. 1853 Sharps Carbine research

    Does anyone have a copy of 'American Military Shoulder Arms' volume III who could assist me please? I am after a scan of page 228 which apparently...

    Started by Woodsy‎, 09-06-2022 06:00 AM
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  12. Sharps NM 1863 carbine question

    I have an 1863 Sharps carbine with a worn SN and looking for help with dating it. Pix below show what I think is the "C" (100,000) mark in front of...

    Started by moleary‎, 08-21-2022 02:41 PM
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    08-28-2022, 09:21 AM Go to last post
  13. 1860 Spencer carbine question

    I have a Civil War 1860 Spencer carbine in my collection and have a question regarding the lever. My example has the tail of the lever about 3/8"...

    Started by Woodsy‎, 07-03-2022 09:44 PM
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    07-06-2022, 10:47 PM Go to last post
  14. 1888 Trapdoor

    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...

    Started by ssgross‎, 03-27-2022 03:17 PM
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  15. SRS check on 1853 Sharps carbine

    Gentlemen I have just obtained an 1853 slant breech Sharps carbine and would appreciate any help. It is serial number 17861 and is apparently...

    Started by Woodsy‎, 05-29-2022 04:42 AM
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  16. SRS Check On Possible Trapdoor Purchase Please

    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...

    Started by oldfoneguy‎, 04-28-2022 07:57 PM
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  17. 2 More SRS Checks Please...

    Jim I have 2 more trapdoors I would like you to check please. These are my daughters boyfriend Paul and his fathers. They were a huge help to me...

    Started by oldfoneguy‎, 04-30-2022 09:31 PM
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  18. 1873 springfield

    I recently picked up another trapdoor springfield. This one is an 1873 model made in 1884. It was in very nice untouched condition but must have come...

    Started by Cetme24‎, 04-13-2022 07:19 AM
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  19. Moved: 1896 Krag SRC almost.

    Started by baltimoreed‎, 03-25-2022 05:53 PM
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  20. 1898 Springfield Krag Rear Sight

    I have a decent 98 Krag that has been stripped of its rear sight including the base. Will the hole centers of other Krags rear sights mate up with...

    Started by mike webb‎, 03-03-2022 11:26 PM
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