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Afternoon all two questions : 1) trapdoor model 1878 mfg. 1886 ser. no. 323047 wondering if there is any type of history connected to this rifle ?...
This one seemed different than other examples I have seen. Swivel bands are small U. Unit markings are stamped on trigger assembly tang. Serial...
Can someone please give me the dimensions of the barrel shank on a Trapdoor? I know it's supposed to be in the book "Single shot rifles and...
I acquired this Cadet model and have found a smokeless load that will work well (for my standards) , putting 5 in 2" pretty consistently. This rifle...
New here and just received a new to me Carbine. Was hoping to get and SRS check? SN240855. Thanks!
Ok, been trying to teach myself something about these, with the hopes of acquiring one. I am having second thoughts, as I see a lot of guns that are...
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 went back to a local shop to check out a Trapdoor carbine that came in as part of a collection. It is SN#413495. It is in a lighter colored...
I picked up a trapdoor carbine today and it is very good condition. I am trying to research it and my DOB by serial number comes out to 1882. ...
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...
Hello all, I'd be grateful if someone could look up a carbine I'm researching....SN 128,577. A model 1879? Proper C marked Buckhorn sight, no...
Where would Mod 1873 S/N 37188 put a rifle? I think it is a carbine... I have not seen gun yet, I just heard it was up for sale. Thanks, Rog
Some interesting "technical" pictures of a really rare US rifle are in the CSP SMLE forum under the Remington Lee topic on the second and third...
Hello everyone, This is my first post!!! I have here an 1884 marked trapdoor, it looks like an 1888 round rod bayonet but i am not sure, here...
Here's the complete post from CSP My buddy bought this in the 80's. Pretty sure it's a rack for the carbines with a place for bayonets. The post...
Came across a Springfield Trapdoor rifle (not a carbine) today. Not knowing what were the important features to note, I took only one photo. I...
As a rule, I never buy 'bubba'd' military rifles. They are historic pieces that have a story to tell, and messing with them messes with that history....
Can anyone recommend any good sources for Springfield trapdoor parts? Thanks,
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2446/3665589744_748656ca41.jpg?v=0 ... gets shot, too. ......
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