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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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Jim I have 2 more trapdoors I would like you to check please. These are my daughters boyfriend Paul and his fathers. They were a huge help to me...
I recently picked up another trapdoor springfield. This one is an 1873 model made in 1884. It was in very nice untouched condition but must have come...
I have a decent 98 Krag that has been stripped of its rear sight including the base. Will the hole centers of other Krags rear sights mate up with...
New here and just received a new to me Carbine. Was hoping to get and SRS check? SN240855. Thanks!
So I am new to trapdoors and was at a military show and saw what I thought was a neat project for really cheap ($150) but missing a lot of parts. ...
Morning all! Finally purchased my first Trapdoor Springfield (ser 471526), and time for the obligatory SRS request. And photos! Very happy with...
I put this here because of the mix of weapons displayed. I always love to wander through and look at things I can't afford. I do look at some of...
Does anyone know where to fin 1941 Front Sight pins? Are they also Unobtainium? What size are they? I thought they might be taper pins, but...
I am looking at a Springfield model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine made in 1886. There are many things that make it look correct. The trigger guard is...
Where can I find a few rear Redfield 7/8" horizontal split scope rings? Ive got the pivot rings.
Does someone here own a trapdoor and a calipers? I need to make a base for the front sight but I need the dimensions of the base itself..Excluding...
hello all. first time posting. love all the good info on this site. anyways. just picked up a sporterized 1868 trapdoor Springfield a few weeks ago....
An auction website has one closing out in two days. That has to be a unicorn fir someone here.
Hi All, Have a chance to buy a non-shooter BAR for $2100 here locally. It's a Philadelphia Ordnance 80% rec'r with all other parts being Royal...
My first times to the range with my trapdoor showed a mix of primers that split open. Took the pin out, and looks like there is some deformation...
M1884 sn 373441. M1888 sn 523826. Barreled action 375975. Passing these on to children and want to see if there is anything about them they should...
This is my first Trapdoor, overall it's pretty nice but sometime in the past someone took off just enough of the butt stock to put on a brass? flat...
I am looking to see if anything comes up on my 1891 manufactured Springfield Trapdoor. Serial number is 530275. I have also attached a picture of a...
I recently picked up this rifle and I don't know much about them. Comments welcome. Thanks
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