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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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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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Just a quick note about an old soldier I've acquired. It's a 50/70 trapdoor Ser # 31854 (both breech and barrel), with an 1870 dated breechblock and...
Received from Cranston Arms 3/31/42 Stock #2 BBL #3829F Hammer Block #9505 Hammer #1383 Bolt #6961 Locking cam #7623 Firing Pin #4456...
anyone steer me to the training used during the period
On breaking ground for a new courthouse in Tucson five soldiers were discovered in a 19th century graveyard and have been identified. Sgt. John...
I need to change out my front sight on a 1873 Trapdoor Carbine and was curious if the front sight pin needed to be pushed out a certain direction,...
Do any of you have a picture of an appropriate period sling installed on a 1884 rifle? I saw that Turner Slings have a M1887 sling for sale. Is...
So I just came up with this: Serial # 358467 Original except for the rear sight leaf. Painted black. approx 50-60% paint remains. Very old job....
My son and I went to the range yesterday with my 1873 trapdoor to see how she faired. I was relieved that the thing did now blow apart.:thup: Weather...
Does anybody know what the number on the ring is for. If the other number is Rifle #A3355? I have seen it on a few others also. Thanks
I have a excellent M1941 Johnson rifle. My only ? is the rotary magazine body assembly is blued. The rest of the rifle is original park. Is this...
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Hello, I just aquired a nice 1873 Trapdoor w/bayonet through a trade. It has the ramrod (which I am still figuring out how to remove) and a nuce...
I posted a similar question on the Bayonet forum. Looking for advice on what to look for when purchasing a bayonet for my M1873 Trapdoor rifle. I...
I am a Garand guy and know little of these weapons. Was the Johnson ever chambered for .35 Remington ? I hunted with a friend over 30 years ago...
i have a US Springfield trapdoor rifle in 45/70 stamped US model 1873. there's a cartouche on the left side of the stock above the trigger. the metal...
Hello all, First posting to the Trapdoor forum. I'll bet this has been asked numerous times already but as we all know, the CSP archives have...
I shot my 84 Carbine today and I can't set the sight low enough. I was shooting old Winchester ammo with 405 gr.lead. The carbine has the Buffington...
Is a front sight cover recommended for shooting the trapdoor rifle? Just wondering if many use them or not. TIA.
When sighting in the Johnson are the rear sight increments normally accurate. I had to set my rear sight on 300m to get on paper at 100m.
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