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U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873) Author: Major T.J. Treadwell (Commanding Frankford Aresenal) Government...
TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited....
Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII and Korean era U.S. Training Films) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era...
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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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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...
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". ...
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...
I have had this US Springfield Trapdoor since I was a younger man, (64 now). I bought it from an older neighbor who was in his 80s. I need to know...
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Thanks in advance. Rifle is an 1888 SA Trapdoor serial #: 525855, with: 1892 cartouche, “7” and “7” / “488” Looking at numerous auction...
Has anyone seen or does anyone know anything about a wood gripped Johnson Bayonet?
I have a second model scabbard for a Winchester-lee M1895 bayonet. It is is solid, but old condition with the metal all "patina" and the leather...
I'm talking about the ones that were in use early in the Vietnam war. Does anyone have some specs on them ? Were they straight out of the box and...
Supposedly these were used by the shooting teams of all branches of service. Is it would be interesting to find out which this rifle belonged to. The...
Hello I would like to know something more about this m1907 and what do you think about it, I found little on the internet and I would like to know...
G'day guys In the local shop today, saw a "Winchester Hotchkiss" in 45-70. I know there is a few models of it which i dont understand, it has a...
Here for your viewing pleasure is my Winchester Hotchkiss 45-70 Model 1879 U.S. Navy rifle serial number 2926., 32"" round barrel with Naval...
hi i decided last month to build a winchester 70 usmc replica the action will be 2012 "pre 64 " look alike, the stock a sporter model this rifle...
Here for your viewing pleasure is Winchester-Lee Model 1895 6mm Navy Rifle serial number 18003 with bayonet and scabbard.
I have been looking for an early 73 for two years and have had no luck.. The short wristed guns are easy to find but the long wristed guns seem to...
New here guys - just found this site a day or two ago - panning to stick around:D Anyway, does anybody know where I can shoot some side plate guns...
Hello everyone. I am in the market for a Springfield Trapdoor for my next milsurp. The oldest rifle I have is a Krag, and decided to begin collecting...
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...
This is the results of my latest gun show fiasco. I was looking for a Model 1816 Type 2. I saw this with the type 2 swivel attachment and and the...
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