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1884 Sporter
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Serial # struck in the second quarter (Apr.-June) of 1890. --Jim
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Noticed someone also sanded the snot out of it since the inspectors cartouche is also missing.
Early in the last century Bannermans was offering trapdoors for $1.50 and "sporterized" ones for another buck.
I wonder if those butt markings stood for Company K, 28th infantry?
Just a WAG.
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I think it's a nice looking rifle with a history of it's own, even if it's not a valuable collector piece.
Thanks for sharing, and great photos!
~ Harlan
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The stock that Al Frasca has is a field replacement stock with acceptance but no inspector marks. I'll only need to find a cleaning rod when I get the stock. I'll post pics when it's together. It will be a good shooter, and I plan to use it as one. Here's the link to the stock I'm getting. It's the first one pictured.
http://www.trapdoorcollector.com/TrapdoorStocks.html
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Are you SURE the barrel has NOT been shortened?
Does the front sight appear as original SA installation? --Jim
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It's full length, with the original front sight base and a removable blade. The shadows of the original bands and stock are still there.
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Update! Not A Sporter Anymore!
