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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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New here and just received a new to me Carbine. Was hoping to get and SRS check? SN240855. Thanks!
This one seemed different than other examples I have seen. Swivel bands are small U. Unit markings are stamped on trigger assembly tang. Serial...
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...
My M1941 Johnson rifle was stolen S/N 7148. Gyrene OFC semper fi
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...
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...
Dave Price here: I need a "Magazine cover spring" AKA loading port cover spring for a M1941. Any leads will help. Thanks Dave P
I was just emailed about a TD that is a 1873 with the serial number of 565430. I have images but have not put them on Photobucket yet. Rifle...
Had one pulled apart to remove the large amount of grease inside- thought you would like a few pictures. The magazine spring is probably the most...
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Hello I have the chance to purchase this Model 1941 Johnson Rifle but I have never came across one like this before... Anyone have a opinion on this?...
Whilst taking photos (w/ a borrowed camera) of an '03 of mine, I couldn't resist these rare birds! Out of my area but, still, how often do you see...
A couple of weeks ago I asked for some advice on these firearms and through a fortunate series of events I was able to purchase one with a steel...
First time Johnson owner( last shot one around 1985) so ran off to the range this morning to try it out.:thup: Its not a real pretty rifle, but it...
Is my 45-70 trapdoor original or a Banerman? The S/N 415006 shows it was built in 1888. The sidelock dated 1863. the breach block dated 1873, is a...
I'm sure there are different ones for the different models, and was wondering which would be the correct one for my 1918A3 that has all wood...
I'm looking at this rifle for possible purchase this Saturday. Model 1884 S/N 558648 Seller claims made in 1892 and all original. These are...
I picked this up on Saturday. It is a very late M1884 Springfield Trapdoor made in the fall of 1892, and is the type with a combination cleaning rod...
The local gunshop has 2 trapdoors in stock. The first is an 1873 Carbine. Sorry I forgot to get the S/N. The lock has a 1877 date on it. The...
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