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  1. Post Sticky Thread 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 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 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 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 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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    Other than someone who fails to say thank you when they get an answer to a question they’ve posted, I don’t think there’s anything more frustrating...

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  1. Breach Block Fitting?

    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...

    Started by sherppa‎, 02-07-2010 10:36 AM
    block, breach, fitting
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  2. My first Trapdoor is on it's way!

    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...

    Started by vonfatman‎, 01-22-2010 05:10 PM
    trapdoor
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    01-23-2010, 12:36 AM Go to last post
  3. buttrap screw question - a matter of ethics ?

    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...

    Started by A square 10‎, 01-12-2010 09:46 PM
    buttrap, ethics, matter, question, screw
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    01-19-2010, 07:58 PM Go to last post
  4. New to me Trapdoor and questions

    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....

    Started by Leatherbark‎, 08-14-2009 04:17 PM
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    questions, trapdoor
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    01-16-2010, 06:54 AM Go to last post
  5. Talking S/N info for my infamous WWII trapdoor

    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 ...

    Started by rekkert‎, 03-03-2009 06:31 PM
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    infamous, info, s or n, trapdoor, wwii
    • Replies: 12
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    01-11-2010, 02:33 PM Go to last post
  6. Trapdoor carbine resale?

    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...

    Started by rice 123‎, 01-02-2010 09:10 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,653
    01-05-2010, 05:27 PM Go to last post
  7. Trapdoor Carbine S/N 139725

    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...

    Started by John R.‎, 12-27-2009 03:27 PM
    carbine, s or n, trapdoor
    • Replies: 1
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    01-02-2010, 07:28 PM Go to last post
  8. 1880 triangle ram-rod bayonet trapdoor

    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...

    Started by truckysm‎, 12-29-2009 09:26 PM
    1880, bayonet, ramrod, trapdoor, triangle
    • Replies: 0
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    12-29-2009, 09:26 PM Go to last post
  9. Help identifying year on Springfield Trapdoor rifle serial#229722?

    Hello, I recently purchased a Springfield trapdoor rifle. Unfortunately, it does not have a year stamp anywhere on the rifle. The serial number...

    Started by Myles‎, 12-23-2009 10:57 PM
    identifying, rifle, serial#, springfield, trapdoor, year
    • Replies: 2
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    12-25-2009, 09:39 PM Go to last post
  10. Question M1873 with 1863 Lockplate

    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...

    Started by rossme‎, 12-22-2009 09:15 PM
    1863, lockplate, m1873
    • Replies: 2
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    12-25-2009, 03:20 PM Go to last post
  11. 1884 carbine rear sight repair

    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...

    Started by tgd31968‎, 11-01-2009 10:53 PM
    1884, carbine, rear, repair, sight
    • Replies: 2
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    12-07-2009, 09:25 PM Go to last post
  12. H&R carbine rear sight

    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,...

    Started by tgd31968‎, 10-18-2009 11:35 AM
    carbine, handr, rear, sight
    • Replies: 1
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    11-13-2009, 06:58 PM Go to last post
  13. Trapdoor ?'s pics..

    This one seemed different than other examples I have seen. Swivel bands are small U. Unit markings are stamped on trigger assembly tang. Serial...

    Started by coneten‎, 10-04-2009 03:21 PM
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    1 2
    • Replies: 16
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    11-13-2009, 06:50 PM Go to last post
  14. Don't know what to call this rifle.

    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...

    Started by A. F Medic‎, 09-12-2009 10:32 PM
    call, rifle
    • Replies: 2
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    11-13-2009, 06:39 PM Go to last post
  15. Listing on Gunbroker

    Out of curiosity and for my own education, what is the attraction of this Johnson? http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=144120410 Thanks,...

    Started by kidsgun‎, 10-31-2009 01:04 PM
    gunbroker, listing
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,208
    10-31-2009, 01:25 PM Go to last post
  16. Question Removing 1879 trapdoor rear sight leaf spring

    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...

    Started by jmoore‎, 10-23-2009 12:51 PM
    1879, leaf, rear, removing, sight, spring, trapdoor
    • Replies: 2
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    10-26-2009, 02:46 AM Go to last post
  17. My M1941 Johnson was stolen.

    My M1941 Johnson rifle was stolen S/N 7148. Gyrene OFC semper fi

    Started by Gyrene‎, 05-22-2009 09:39 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    johnson, m1941, stolen
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 18,432
    10-22-2009, 08:10 AM Go to last post
  18. Price check for 1884 trapdoors

    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...

    Started by 1886nut‎, 10-15-2009 01:28 PM
    1884, check, price, trapdoors
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,958
    10-15-2009, 08:45 PM Go to last post
  19. Trapdoor carbine ?

    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...

    Started by MIL rifle1‎, 09-18-2009 07:19 PM
    carbine, trapdoor
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,835
    09-19-2009, 02:59 PM Go to last post
  20. Why are 73's so hard to find

    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...

    Started by kurtflys‎, 08-10-2009 05:38 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    find, hard
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 12,769
    09-18-2009, 04:38 AM Go to last post

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