Trapdoor Rifles

These are available on eBay for less than $40. I have been using the Lee set for years.

Just search 50-70 Government.

Very interesting. I wish I had the funds for that.

I have heard of people using .50 Alaskan brass to make 50-70. I purchased some to make some rounds for my metric Rolling Block. I used my Lyman 50-70 dies on it. The rim is somewhat smaller.

Andy

Very nice group!

Dick,
I think it looks very nice. I would be proud to own it.

Andy

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

S&S Firearms do list parts for the Miller Conversion. You might take a chance on this block and be able to free the firing pin.

https://www.ssfirearms.com/proddetail.a ... 175&cat=11

Sorry after I posted I see it's sold out. You might call them and ask what they have.

Lodgewood has a bunch of parts too. They also have the ejector stud.

https://www.lodgewood.com/1868-1870-50- ... 149-3.html

https://www.lodgewood.com/1873-1889-Spr ... 150-3.html

I see one that should work on S&S Firearms. From 1868-1888, I think they are all the same.

https://www.ssfirearms.com/search.asp

That is a great document John! Thanks for posting.