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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,...
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TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited....
U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873) Author: Major T.J. Treadwell (Commanding Frankford Aresenal) Government...
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So I just came up with this: Serial # 358467 Original except for the rear sight leaf. Painted black. approx 50-60% paint remains. Very old job....
Hello everyone. I've perused the info and impressive rifles here for a while, and I recently purchased this Model 1884 Springfield. It has an...
Couldnt pass this one up...... 424,XXX serial number range. It has a 77/79? rear sight (not a buffington and not a 73 sight). Breechblock dated 1873....
I have an original M84 rifle in excellent condition. I want to shoot it using appropriate loads. I know the '70' in 45-70 is the original black...
Hello, I just aquired a nice 1873 Trapdoor w/bayonet through a trade. It has the ramrod (which I am still figuring out how to remove) and a nuce...
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...
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I recently had the very good luck to obtain an original cartridge box containing 19 original 45-55 cartridges. The headstamps indicate that were...
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...
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Hello I have the chance to purchase this Model 1941 Johnson Rifle but I have never came across one like this before... Anyone have a opinion on this?...
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....
I recently purchased a nice USN 1885 rifle, but just discovered that the extractor is missing. Can anyone point me in the direction of a possible...
Does anybody know anything about the 1940 GX and GY rifles? These were Pedersen's last attempt to displace the Garand. I believe they were turning...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251016700984?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 On E-bay Thought one of you BAR types Might like this.
Hi, I am looking at possibly buying this trench gun. Any thoughts on it would be appreciated. Also, is the any other area where the serial number...
Whats the going rate for "mint" or "unissued" 1884 rifles with bright blue, vivid case colors, crisp bores, and sharp cartouches? I need to thin my...
There is a Trapdoor rifle at the local gun shop that's been there for a while. The rifle is in okay condition and the rifling is a bit dark. Is $900...
Hello all, First posting to the Trapdoor forum. I'll bet this has been asked numerous times already but as we all know, the CSP archives have...
This is a Model 1873 Trapdoor that belonged to my grandfather. It has been in the family as long as I can remember, and now it has been passed on to...
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