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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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U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873) Author: Major T.J. Treadwell (Commanding Frankford Aresenal) Government...
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I recently came across some photos of what someone thought was an 1884 Trapdoor but was obviously an 1866 model due to the lack of a receiver, an...
I recently traded a FG CMP HRA M1 for a 1873/1884 Trapdoor. I should have researched before I did it, but whats done is done. Now, I have a rifle I...
Been offered a 1888 model rod bayonet, (bits of this missing) apart from that the rifle is in nice condition, apart from a few knocks on the "trap"...
Here are pictures of my SA Trainer, model 1922. What can you guys tell me about it? It has not been stamped with the "B" behind the model or SN. ...
I recently purchased a demilled Thompson at the gun show last week, I'm trying to figure out roughly when/where/what it was used for. First it is...
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...
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...
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I picked this up on Saturday. It is a very late M1884 Springfield Trapdoor made in the fall of 1892, and is the type with a combination cleaning rod...
I've wanted one of these since I was in middle school, 30-odd years ago. Seeing my friend's in TN on our recent road trip got me looking again for a...
Hi Guys I recently purchase a Trapdoor Carbine over here in the UK and am keen to find out some information on its history. Serial number is 42284...
Good Afternoon. Just secured a 1863/1870 Trapdoor and would appreciate information on the unit. Thanks, Randy
A friend asked me about this Springfield, and I am woefully ignorant when it comes to them so I have to ask. My friend is looking for a fare asking...
I'm trying to find a Trapdoor representative of what a 6th Ohio Volunteer Infantry soldier in the Spanish-American war would have been issued. Fairly...
Here for your viewing pleasure is Winchester-Lee Model 1895 6mm Navy Rifle serial number 18003 with bayonet and scabbard.
Just bought it yesterday as a sometimes shooter and probably wall gun. What have I gotten myself into here? How does it look? Parts correct? I think...
Does anybody have a high resolution photo of Marines using the Reising? It has to be at least 1200 X 1200 pixels.
I'm trying to find a photo of an AR-5 (not 7) but can't seem to find anything. Might anyone have anything? From wikipedia: "The AR-5 was the...
I have a Winchester Model 1894 in the 458XXX serial number range that was manufactured in 1908 and is .30 WCF caliber. It has a "U.S.N." stamp on...
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