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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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TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited....
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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How close should the tolerance be between the breach block and the reciever? Is it common for there to be a noticeable gap between them, when the...
This is good! It's a carbine and is supposed to be in pretty decent condition. Serial Number 25162. I bought it sight unseen...yes, I may have...
i have an 1888 trapdoor / rod bayonet , the buttplate is held in place by long screws in both poitions , when the trap is opened the top screw...
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 was told, years ago, that my trapdoor was one of the "infamous" WWII trapdoors and wanted to see if I can be the first to ask for s/n info here ...
After a canser scare last fall I have been thinking about selling off some of my more expensive guns so my wife would not have to deal with it if...
I have a trapdoor carbine s/n 139725 which appears to have been built in 1880 by serial number.HOWEVER it has ALSO been upgraded to a "C" marked...
I have a beautiful 1880 barrel and bayonet that I want to mount into a stock. I know it's similar to a Model 1879 except for the ram-rod style...
Hello, I recently purchased a Springfield trapdoor rifle. Unfortunately, it does not have a year stamp anywhere on the rifle. The serial number...
Looking to see if anyone can shed some light on the following: I have a Model 1873 Trapdoor (per the receiver) but the lockplate has a date of 1863...
I have found a legit 1884 carbine. Great bore, but has a couple issues. First, the buffington sight has the windage adjustment knurled end broken...
I have an H&R carbine that has sat in the safe for many years. I recently got interested in single shot BP matches that are held here in Michigan,...
This one seemed different than other examples I have seen. Swivel bands are small U. Unit markings are stamped on trigger assembly tang. Serial...
Sorry, no images. If I can recall from memory a gun smith showed me what I thought would be a Springfield Trapdoor dated 1864(?). However, it had...
Out of curiosity and for my own education, what is the attraction of this Johnson? http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=144120410 Thanks,...
How do you remove the slotless screws retaining the rear sight? Have a broken sight leaf spring that needs replacing. Don't want to cut a slot if...
My M1941 Johnson rifle was stolen S/N 7148. Gyrene OFC semper fi
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...
I want to buy a Trapdoor carbine. I think I found one, but I'm not 100% sure. The serial # is in the 440000 range, I think? Can someone tell me what...
I have been looking for an early 73 for two years and have had no luck.. The short wristed guns are easy to find but the long wristed guns seem to...
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