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U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873) Author: Major T.J. Treadwell (Commanding Frankford Aresenal) Government...
Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII and Korean era U.S. Training Films) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era...
Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....
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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I recently bought an H&R Cavalry Model Carbine repro. The prior owner installed a globe front sight. There is a dovetail notch on the barrel front,...
What's the dollar value for an 1868 model Springfield with an 1868 date on the breechblock? Very good condition and complete. Just looking for a ball...
Three years ago, my oldest brother gave me the stock of an 03-A3. The varnish and dirt on it made it as dark as midnight. It looked pretty hopeless....
My 1884 was purchased with a cut down stock. The metal and bore are in nice condition with some bluing wear. I found a nice stock at Al Frasca's site...
Dave Price here: I need a "Magazine cover spring" AKA loading port cover spring for a M1941. Any leads will help. Thanks Dave P
A very decent semi-rare TD. Fair price, aif not an outright bargain. ********** Model 1877 Trapdoor rifle. This rifle was manufactured in 1877 and...
Screw trhreads in trapdoors are METRIC
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...
I have an Indian war display i am trying to put togeather of the 1876 US Cavalry era, The saddle i have i've been told is not correct for that time....
I've got an M73 rifle that is by all accounts a Bannerman's parts rifle. The breech block, receiver and barrel are 1875 vintage with no proofs on the...
Hey, y'all, Mostly I lurk on the Lee-Enfield forum, but I've long collected U.S. martial arms and have ended up with a Ward Burton thats missing a...
I have some Hornady 45-70 factory rounds. They have the 300 gr. red tipped bullet. I am wondering if these are too hot for an original M84 trapdoor.
:dunno: Does Mr. Hosmer still have a website? Seems I remember he did.
I am new to Trapdoors so I have some fundamental questions. Today I looked at a Trapdoor that by all appearances is a model1888 according to...
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...
Have a M1888RB rifle that came with all the goodiies in the butt stock including a M1882 Broken Shell Extractor. I am sure this has been addressed...
Any '44 LMG monopods out there? I would like to try one out!
Has anyone seen or does anyone know anything about a wood gripped Johnson Bayonet?
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