Trapdoor Rifles

Much obliged Tom! Thanks

Good morning guys I have an 1873 Trapdoor Carbine with a Buffington rear sight assembly that needs a new front sight blade. I plan to use a piece of brass but I wonder if those of you with a similar configuration might measure the height of your front sight blade please. I'd also appreciate knowing ...

Dick Kroil did the trick. Got it loose and now functions well. Much obliged! I you wouldn't mind one more question, I wonder if you know what the front sight blade height and thickness was on these 1873 trapdoors with Buffington rear sight? The replacements I've seen offered online vary from a thin,...

Thank you for the response Dick...and thanks for the clarification on the build date! I'll try some Kroil to see if that does any better. If not, I'll apply a little heat.

Hey Guys, I have a 1873 Trapdoor Carbine which has a "C" stamped Buffington rear sight assembly. The carbine serial number is in the 112XXX range so I believe it was made in 1888. My problem is that I cannot adjust the elevation ladder on the sight. Windage works fine. I've removed the sig...