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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,...
TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited....
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Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII and Korean era U.S. Training Films) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era...
U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873) Author: Major T.J. Treadwell (Commanding Frankford Aresenal) Government...
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Gent's, I just picked up a Lee straight pull from a local auction (believe it or not). It is great shape but it is missing the bolt. It is in full...
Gents, I've rarely posted here, but have been a lurker for a long time. I've been looking for the right Johnson for a long time. I think I finally...
Gents, I posted some photos of my new JSAR over at ar15.com and a poster responded by saying that JSARs that actually made it to the Dutch were...
Does anyone have a copy of 'American Military Shoulder Arms' volume III who could assist me please? I am after a scan of page 228 which apparently...
I have a Civil War 1860 Spencer carbine in my collection and have a question regarding the lever. My example has the tail of the lever about 3/8"...
Gentlemen I have just obtained an 1853 slant breech Sharps carbine and would appreciate any help. It is serial number 17861 and is apparently...
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...
Was in a box of parts I got. Has serial and green finish that reminds me of M1 carbine, or M1 rifle parkerized finish. Has rounded back end,...
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...
This is good! It's a carbine and is supposed to be in pretty decent condition. Serial Number 25162. I bought it sight unseen...yes, I may have...
Is a front sight cover recommended for shooting the trapdoor rifle? Just wondering if many use them or not. TIA.
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...
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...
I have a Model 1884 Trapdoor sn.481xxx made in 1890 that has S.C. ( South Carolina) stamped on the butt plate tang. It's in very good to excellent...
Here for your viewing pleasure is Winchester-Lee Model 1895 6mm Navy Rifle serial number 18003 with bayonet and scabbard.
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...
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...
I recently obtained 7 Remington US Property 513-T's, in various conditions. I noticed that on some of the stocks the cartouche's were raised rather...
I was at a friend's house this weekend and he has decided to part with his Cased Vietnam War Commemorative Thompson Semi-Automatic Rifle; he's...
I recently bought an H&R Cavalry Model Carbine repro. The prior owner installed a globe front sight. There is a dovetail notch on the barrel front,...
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