.45-70 Springfield questions

[bigduke6]

Thanks Mike, a pic of the full rod would be good with a tape measure next to it? I,m sure whats left is part of the original.

[A square 10]

im sorry , i cannot provide this as this rifle is gone as most of my US collection , but ill send you a couple contacts for a replacement when i can find my contact data , as you know i lost a great deal of that data when i lost the office computer , but never fear we can get you a proper bayo for that one for sure

[bigduke6]

Sorry Mike, Was forgetting about your Cull, there is a pic in the book by Joe Poyer, the rod I have is from something else as it has the "eye" in the end, I just assumed this was just a part of it.

[A square 10]

i think shawn gibson had one listed a while back , let me see if i can find you a link ....

The Bayonet Connection, - Rare Bayonets from around the World

or check with john , he often has such things , you may have to contact him and request it .....

Antique and Collectable Firearms and Militaria Headquarters

and then there is this fellow who helped me with some parts a long while ago .....

Trapdoors Galore Guns, Parts & Accessories

**** AND HERE ONE IS ***** ...... Trapdoors.com - CLEANING ROD FOR THE R/R BAYO MODEL

[bigduke6]

Thanks Mike, thats plenty of leads, but problem is the cash I had set aside I blew today on a French MAS 1936-51, it was a $40 more than the rod bayonet in the link, was a deal that I couldnt pass on, as in the PM, I got the SMLE barreled action too...... anyone want to buy some medals ?

[A square 10]

i fully understand the priority list , one day you will get one , sent PM - nollaig mhaith chugat

[M2phil]

Hi,
I'm not sure if this has been answered, but that rod on your M1888 is not the rod bayonet, or any part of one. The rifle looks pretty nice though. Expect some amount of play in the block, they're designed that way. For parts etc. try Al Frasca's website trapdoorcollector.com. He's a very decent guy and extremely wise in all things "trapdoor". For what it's worth, the rod bayo for that rifle is just under a yard long, say, 35 1/2". Maybe a hair more. That Lyman cast handbook has very good loads for the TD rifles. I have had great satisfaction with the Lee .459" 405gr. Hollow Base and Varget. Hope this helps.