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That's neat. It would be nicer if the serial number was on it and maybe the documentation could eventually be rejoined with the rifle. Same thing Butlersrangers found.

Hope it works out for you at a good price. Hopefully, it is not cracked. Cracked ones can be fixed but it can be touchy.

Keep us informed with pictures if this works out!

Hammer, It's also important to point out that not all school rifles are stamped with the J.F.C. cartouche! I have a couple that are not stamped J.F.C. but are good examples of school rifles overall. It has been determined that official, real, Philippine Constabulary rifles from Manila are not stampe...

Here's your problem: There are too many empty rack spaces. You desperately need a bunch of Krag rifles to fill those spots! I do like to see the humidity in the low 40s. That's what I keep mine at. Need a dehumidifier going frequently if not constantly. Very nice. I hope there's an inside release to...

Great news. You're in good hands! Oh, and make sure the firing pin is there. That was the only thing I needed for mine when I got it. Keep us posted.

Hosmer should see this and respond sometime soon!

I referred to op's TD as a Model 1884 solely because the SN of his rifle 434153 is listed in the SRS records as an "84R". That's why Dick needs to comment.

I'll copy and post here what I posted on another forum where op initially had this nice TD rifle: Springfield Trapdoor rifle Model 1884 rifle is listed in Volume 2 of the Springfield Research Service records as having been issued to Company "M" 3rd Texas Volunteer Infantry Unit in 1898. Th...

Scott, I was out of town and just got home and snapped a couple pictures. I also found a few from my archives to post. The two top pictures show what you asked for, I believe. One is a short blade and one is a longer blade. The angle of the picture may seem like the mic is not lined up on the barrel...

Auction house charges a big percentage to sell. They charge a big percentage to buy. They wind up making around 50% of the proceeds of the guns sold. This is why almost all auctioneers are multi millionaires. Make up your own mind of whether it's worth it or not. They do a lot of work, pictures, adv...