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Springfield M1888 Trapdoor Updates
So the rod-bayonet arrived today in good order. Some patina as expected with an item of this age. Good solid never flattened point, excellent threads on the other end and as straight as the day is was made. Took the rifle to the range on Thursday and did somewhat acceptable. I did a write up in range reports if anyone is interested.
After learning a lot about these rifles in a short time it's become apparent there are several incorrect parts on this rifle and a few missing altogether and I am hard on the trail of correcting all the mistakes I've inherited.
Right now I'm doing a barrel soak with Hoppes. Chamber plugs for 45-70 have been discontinued everywhere I looked so it was up to me to make my own. After trying several different cases I found a .243 with the neck hammered flat and a 7/32"x 11/32" O ring in the extractor groove makes an excellent water tight substitute. Will keep barrel soaking for 24 hours then scrub well and give an update afterwards.