Resource to help ID misc milsurp parts?

I found listings saying these Rear Sight Screws were used on Springfield: 1868-1870 / .50-70 Trap Doors, 1855-1864 / .58 Cal Musket, possibly others to include Chiappa's 61 Springfield (Special?)

Picture is from this link: Rear Sight Base Screw - 61 Springfield | Comer's Gunworks LLC | Sikeston | 63801

https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/AUc...lQQeiKRkJmSZYZ

For Rear Sight bases like this:
https://www.ssfirearms.com/prodimages/giant/w22034.jpg

Hope every little bit helps.... :dunno:

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Originally Posted by painter777

I found listings saying these Rear Sight Screws were used on Springfield: 1868-1870 / .50-70 Trap Doors, 1855-1864 / .58 Cal Musket, possibly others to include Chiappa's 61 Springfield (Special?)

Picture is from this link: Rear Sight Base Screw - 61 Springfield | Comer's Gunworks LLC | Sikeston | 63801

https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/AUc...lQQeiKRkJmSZYZ

For Rear Sight bases like this:
https://www.ssfirearms.com/prodimages/giant/w22034.jpg

Hope every little bit helps.... :dunno:

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Painter, many thanks for the references! They are a great resource going forward!

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Originally Posted by painter777

Maybe Gunsmithing for Old Milsurps or The Restorer's Corner

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I still think it would be best to post future pics in one of the Forums above as a new topic. Less likely to get buried over and more likely to be seen by those more knowledgeable.
Wanted to add a few of the screws looked to match 'Nose Cap' screws, but I forgot the model. I've been hoping I was helping a little... Not just preaching to the Choir..... :beerchug:

Not sure about the Choir, but you've been helping me a ton!! Now I've got a ton of Trapdoor parts to sort through as well!