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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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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...
Hello, Maybe you all can help and input is greatly appreciated. I'm in the middle of negotiating a trade involving a 1869 Springfield...
Hello everyone. I inherited a Springfield 1873 which has been in my family for several generations. I am trying to find out all the info on it that I...
Greetings all, I recently purchased my first trapdoor, an 1873 with SN 237815. It was very much an impulse purchase - found it online and got it...
Does anyone recognize the surcharge on this trapdoor? The inspector stamp is from 1891 and the sn is 532xxx.
Ok, so I'm looking for some expert opinions on this one. I recently acquired a 1884 trapdoor. The serial number is way off for that model. In some...
I have a Stevens 77E shotgun US stamped and also police marked SCHP. it has m1 sling on it. I have had it for a long time and now I have to put it...
Any details on the following? Springfield 50/70 Trapdoor S/N 24778. Lock plate dated 1863 and trapdoor dated 1869. It's an Allen conversion. ...
Had one pulled apart to remove the large amount of grease inside- thought you would like a few pictures. The magazine spring is probably the most...
Today at a local show I found a guy selling an 1884 model trapdoor. The gun was in fair shape, looked to have the original metal finish, but the...
I have a Reising Model 50 in my shop, it is blue with 12 assorted 12 and 20 rd mags. Stock marked PPD (Plantation Police Dept. (1980). Anyone have...
I posted a similar question on the Bayonet forum. Looking for advice on what to look for when purchasing a bayonet for my M1873 Trapdoor rifle. I...
Anyone ever deal with "Pre98" on eBay? He's selling a Johnson Bayonet as original on eBay. eBay I talked to Joe Scott and he confirmed the...
Before my Dad passed away, he sent me home with all of his guns. One of them is a pretty nice 1873 trapdoor. The bbl is a little frosty, no rust or...
This McKeever Pouch was produced at Watervliet Arsenal and has the brass buckles for shoulder straps in lieu of the belt straps. The finish is...
I finished getting my former Winfield Arms "sporter" Johnson returned to military configuration. Mine was one of the less sporterized models as...
On breaking ground for a new courthouse in Tucson five soldiers were discovered in a 19th century graveyard and have been identified. Sgt. John...
My son and I went to the range yesterday with my 1873 trapdoor to see how she faired. I was relieved that the thing did now blow apart.:thup: Weather...
Here's the complete post from CSP My buddy bought this in the 80's. Pretty sure it's a rack for the carbines with a place for bayonets. The post...
Received from Cranston Arms 3/31/42 Stock #2 BBL #3829F Hammer Block #9505 Hammer #1383 Bolt #6961 Locking cam #7623 Firing Pin #4456...
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