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by Arkie
Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:05 am
Forum: Trapdoor Collector Discussion Board
Topic: Features on starred serial number carbines
Replies: 17
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Re: Features on starred serial number carbines

This is the gun in question, it has lingered several cycles unsold

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/964836443
by Arkie
Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:28 am
Forum: Trapdoor Collector Discussion Board
Topic: Features on starred serial number carbines
Replies: 17
Views: 4564

Re: Features on starred serial number carbines

The serial number is 188043*. I looked on the SRS list and it was not listed, but there is 188093 listed as a carbine issued to the New York Militia 11/9/03
by Arkie
Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:13 am
Forum: Trapdoor Collector Discussion Board
Topic: Features on starred serial number carbines
Replies: 17
Views: 4564

Features on starred serial number carbines

I have a hankering for a Trapdoor Carbine (have always had rifles) and have been reading up some on them. I find the starred serial number guns quite interesting, and see a a few online. The concensus I see is that they were made 1881-1882 from new barrels, receivers, and stocks. Anything else could...