Trapdoor Rifles

Since trap buttplates were authorized in 1877 is it a safe assumption that all model 1884s should have one? For example this listing in Gun Broker https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1001717318 Now the seller does mention that the stock might be a replacement but that just might be a nice way to say afte...

Greetings all, About 30 years ago I got started into black powder shooting. I started with muzzle loaders then decided to get involved with black powder cartridge. I briefly looked into trapdoors but after reading so many warnings about fakes and not knowing any local experts I ended up getting a ni...