Trapdoor Rifles

Thanks everyone! I ordered some smokeless cowboy load ammo, can't wait to take this rifle out to the range this weekend.

The second P looks correct to me although it’s a tad out of line. Most of mine are in line but there are some slightly off. Could be the guy making the mark was having an “OFF” day 😁 The way he was holding the punch prevented the complete P to mark the barrel. Just my 2 penny’s. Yes I was thinking ...

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Hello everyone! New member here. I recently acquired my first trapdoor Springfield as a critical step to fill my US service rifles collection. It is a model 1884 manufactured in 1888. The rifle is in great mechanical condition from what I can tell. Movement of the hammer and breech block feels very ...