New to me Trapdoor

[mrclark303]

I have to say it's a very crisp looking example, lovely piece for any collection.

I'm not too up on these trapdoors, surprised they were still being made at that point, were they directly replaced by the Krag?

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[bigduke6]

I have to say it's a very crisp looking example, lovely piece for any collection.

I'm not too up on these trapdoors, surprised they were still being made at that point, were they directly replaced by the Krag?

They are a lovely rifle John, mine is on Gunstar at present at a very low price.....

[browningautorifle]

surprised they were still being made at that point

1888? The Krag didn't come into service for some time...5 years is a space age in the military and government.

[RCS]

Before handloading, slug your bore as most shooters require a .459 dia bullet for best results. If loading black powder, a drop tube is nice to use for the powder.

Some late trapdoors were made in 30-40 Krag caliber but did not work out, these actions were very weak compared to the Martini of the same period