A follow up question:
I read in 1898 manual, and understand the pivot pin hole is loose allowing the breech to move back and transfer the pressure to the back of the receiver.
Now since the breech moves back, does this stretch the case?
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- Mon Jan 01, 2024 5:25 pm
- Forum: Trapdoor Collector Discussion Board
- Topic: New to SA Trapdoor
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- Fri Dec 08, 2023 10:57 pm
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Re: New to SA Trapdoor
Thank-You Sirs for the quick answers. One more question, My rod rifle SN 524,2xx with 1891 stamp has a 1873 Breech Block, so I assume it is a replacement. I put grease on the rear of the receiver and closed the breech block. No grease was on the breech block when I opened it. This tells me they are ...
- Fri Dec 08, 2023 3:41 pm
- Forum: Trapdoor Collector Discussion Board
- Topic: New to SA Trapdoor
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New to SA Trapdoor
I received my first two Trapdoors two days ago. Bought off GB. One is a 1893 Cadet and the other is a 1891 Rod rifle. Questions: I am looking to buy the tools for the Rod Rifle. Can someone point me in the right direction? And I just read in Poyer/Riesch the the cadet used the 45-55. I think that wa...