Forum: Trapdoor Rifles

I know very little about trapdoors. But for some reason this one called out to me. So it followed me home. The trapdoor itself is marked 1873....

Just purchased a model of 1873 trapdoor with mfg date of very late 1883 or early 1884 (cartouch says 1883) per a book I have. Serial number is...

...... just pick them up off the ground. 135 years ago today http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Little_Bighorn

Ok so I receive this stock today and all parts go on perfectly except I can't get the cleaning rod to go in. Now, I had a little trouble getting it...

Any info on the marking * on the bayonet between the US and WTG on scabbard leather? Thanks http://www.fototime.com/CB703F38526F056/standard.jpg...

Is this a put together trowel bayonet scabbard? The bayonet is fully inserted in the scabbard as shown. This came into the local gunshop with...

After returning to the US from a year in Afghanistan, I decided to drive the 5500 miles home. While traveling through Az I came across an 1884 that...

"Unfired" "1884" trapdoor: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=234847851 what do you all think?

So I was looking for an early version of the Model 1873 and came across this. I'm guessing that it is about 1876 production? Looks to have early...

My trapdoor 45-70 has an 1863 side lock on it & I would like to know how to go about making the trigger pull lighter, if it`s possible. Thanks in...

I thought I read on here not too long ago a post by Dick about the possiblity of some of the buffington sights were pinned to keep them from being...

I know it's a long shot, but any chance of an SRS hit on SN 453612 or 64769? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. John

I have an 1873 rifle that appears to be "US Model 1878" until you use magnification and can see that the die was bad or it was somehow else...

is there any guides to help a new TD owner to identify a bayo with hook scabbard as originals? Dick I wish you were closer to Redding I'd just...

I was at a yard sale today and there was a nice trapdoor rifle on a table for sale. My special interest is WW2 weapons, so my knowledge is not as...

This idea comes from a thread on the british gun sight. A bunch of the snider shooters have made temparary front sights out of pvc pipe. They cut a...

I have an 1866 50-70 trap door conversion "short" rifle. I know that some of these are parts only guns... but being a newbie.. need some advise....

Hi - just got acquired my first trapdoor and familiarizing myself with it's intricate features. On several websites I've seen rear sight...

Had this rod bayonet model for about a year now and finally took it to the range this past weekend.

What was the original USGI load for the 20ga 1881 trap door Springfield?

I have a friend, Hugh H. of Milledgeville, Ga. He frequently shoots at Macon, Ga. This last weekend they had a little match for any U.S. weapon;...

Today I stumbled across what may be a good find. What appears to be a true carbine s/n 41447. Is there anyway to know by the serial number if its a...

I mainly acquired it to add to the collection of US Military firearms. And it is a pretty neat gun. Next I need to find a Krag. I am almost...

Anyone recommend a good source for replacement screws for a Trapdoor - specifically, the main tang screw and left-side lockplate mounting screws? ...

I was just curious if any of you Trapdoor loaders/shooters out there have used Pyrodex as a substitute for black powder loads in your trapdoor and...