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M1873 with 1863 Lockplate
Looking to see if anyone can shed some light on the following: I have a Model 1873 Trapdoor (per the receiver) but the lockplate has a date of 1863 on the far left end. I assume it was just pieced together using what was at hand but am wondering if there is any more to the story? Thanks guys!
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12-22-2009 09:15 PM
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Main drama I can think of is that the hammer will be rather outboard of its normal position. It ought to about center on the firing pin when down.
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Trapdoor with CW lock
If it has a CW lock, an original '73 TD hammer will not line up. The tumbler shaft is to long. You can't put a '73 TD tumber in a CW lockplate and have the hammer seat correctly or line up. The hammer for a model '68 would work. There are a lot of Bannerman guns out there with that combo. If I were you, I would advertise to trade your CW type lock for an original '73 TD lock.