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Wtb 1888 trapdoor or trapdoor carbine

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2025 5:05 am
by Solidleadslug
Looking for a run of the mill 1879 carbine. Have some rifle to trade.

1866 trapdoor
1872 snider short rifle
French gras with brass
Russian berdan 2

Re: Wtb 1888 trapdoor or trapdoor carbine

Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2025 8:45 pm
by Solidleadslug
The berdan also comes with brass

Re: Wtb 1888 trapdoor or trapdoor carbine

Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2025 7:12 pm
by Solidleadslug
Still no takers?

Re: Wtb 1888 trapdoor or trapdoor carbine

Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2025 5:06 pm
by Dick Hosmer
Solidleadslug wrote: Fri Mar 21, 2025 7:12 pm Still no takers?
I'm guessing that the vast majority of collectors in general, and certainly those in this specialized group, MUCH prefer US arms. Your lack of takers reflects this - they can probably visualize having the same problem down the road...