Trapdoor Rifles

Thought you might be interested in this. I bought this tool off of a link on Al's website long ago. I think his name was Frank and he lived nearby in California. I called him and we had a long conversation. He sent the mirror before payment. When I got it I thought I would get 2 more for my trapdoor...

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Nice to see. I will see what I have to part with. I know I have a pile.Thanks John for setting this up.

The 1867 Navy Cadet was a rolling block by Remington - correct? Not knowing who made the display I wonder if they knew the difference you pointed out. I had read it somewhere long ago but did not think about it with the display. Is the short round a commercially made one? Seems it would be.

I never collected much ammo for the Springfield's. A few loose rounds here and there but I do have this interesting 50-70 display that came with a M66/67 Cadet. Middle round is head stamped UMC 50 carb. Right round no head stamp/ copper primer. I do have a very rare pristine unopened box of 45-70 in...

Seeing this post I got interested in following up on and perusing information on a gun I acquired at auction not too long ago. I bought it more for the history of the piece than the collector value. I received it and did a little research and did not get far before other things needed my attention. ...

If Dick runs out (not likely) I have some also. Had it 30 plus years. Tried to give it away at gun club. No luck. Used it to clean M1 Garand shot with corrosive ammo year ago.

He added a picture. #37 shows the block as a 1869

Here is the text from one Al had listed and after discussion with him I bought. This is from about 5 years ago. I saved the pictures as a pdf and I have no tool to change it so I can post the pictures here. I am recovering from the covid so may be slow to do follow ups. "Model 1870 Cadet Rifle ...

Yes, thanks. That is what I was looking for