Yes, the lettered cartouche was put on after the wood had been finished. The horse cartouche appears to have been applied before the finish.
The sight is not marked "XC". It is Marked "C". The barrel does measure 22 inches.
Thanks to all for taking a look.
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- Mon May 01, 2023 10:22 pm
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Re: unusual trapdoor stock cartouches
Retook pictures on a neutral background.
- Fri Apr 28, 2023 3:26 pm
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Re: unusual trapdoor stock cartouches
The whole carbine is quite "fresh" unusually nice condition).
I said Bannerman because the tag on it when I got it reads "1890's - 1900's Bannerman Company Rebuild"
I said Bannerman because the tag on it when I got it reads "1890's - 1900's Bannerman Company Rebuild"
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- Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:52 am
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unusual trapdoor stock cartouches
New member to this board. I have a Bannerman built Trapdoor from new/old parts. Built with an 18886 Experimental Trapdoor Carbine stock with a standard 22" Carbine barrel SN 155692. It has 2 unusual stock cartouches. Hoping someone can tell what they signify, if anything. 20230427_175152.jpg 20...