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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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So I have an 1885 navy rifle with an 1882 bolt-will this function safely? Thanks!
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...
All, I recently picked up a Springfield 1863 Type II musket. I found a PDF having the "rules for management and cleaning" of these guns. It has...
I just purchased a Remington Lee Navy Rifle 1885. It came without a bolt. Does anybody know where I could find a bolt or bolt parts. I just got a...
I have a 45/70 rifle that I'm looking at. When I open the breech and its in the vertical position, I can feel the firing pin protrusion at the face...
OK Trapdoor fans, don't scream! This is a serious question: I would like to buy a Trapdoor, with the Buffington sight, as they quite simply outshoot...
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...
Originally this was going to be just another magazine variation thread, but since the magazine is more dependent on the rifle for controlling the...
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...
Hey All, I recently picked up an 1873 TD, and am having trouble making out the S/N. I have not seen enough of them to make out all of it, and...
I have recently acquired and Trapdoor Springfield. It appears to be a carbine with a 22" barrel, side ring bar, and rear sight marked with a "C". ...
My main collecting interest is British weaponry, but recently I've been branching out a bit closer to home. I recently got ahold of a very nice...
This forum is certainly not what would be described as a hotbed of activity! Guess we've all been too efficient in answering questions - nothing...
I have a high condition M1877 Springfield .45/55 cavalry carbine with an original 1880 cartouche. The serial number is 139170. Any information would...
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...
Ok, not strictly a milsurp, but every so often a firearm comes your way that has absolutely no practical application other than it looks neat and is...
Hello everyone. I've perused the info and impressive rifles here for a while, and I recently purchased this Model 1884 Springfield. It has an...
I have had this 1898 Krag for awhile, the stock has 1903 cartouche and the serial number i believe to be near the end of production.
Gentlemen, does anyone know what happened to Keith Rush. His website just states " closed".
Sorry for the 2nd post in a row, I have a model 1884 Infantry trapdoor and I can't dislodge the ramrod. I can spin it in place, but I cannot actually...
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