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- Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:23 am
- Forum: Other Firearms
- Topic: My First Springfield Trapdoor!
- Replies: 17
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Re: My First Springfield Trapdoor!
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.
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:52 pm
- Forum: Other Firearms
- Topic: My First Springfield Trapdoor!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5705
Re: My First Springfield Trapdoor!
Hosmer should see this and respond sometime soon!
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 10:30 am
- Forum: Other Firearms
- Topic: My First Springfield Trapdoor!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5705
Re: My First Springfield Trapdoor!
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.
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 5:27 pm
- Forum: Other Firearms
- Topic: My First Springfield Trapdoor!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5705
Re: My First Springfield Trapdoor!
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...
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:38 am
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Front sight height?
- Replies: 7
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Re: Front sight height?
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...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:48 am
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Amoskeag Auction
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9509
Re: Amoskeag Auction
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...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:59 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Amoskeag Auction
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9509
Re: Amoskeag Auction
The two Model 1899 carbines I had low bids on sold for over 3X my bid!! $2,000 for a Model 1899 carbine. They were nice but nothing special other than all correct.
Wow! Glad I have what I need. Can't afford this market anymore. Time to sell some, I guess...
Wow! Glad I have what I need. Can't afford this market anymore. Time to sell some, I guess...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:22 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Amoskeag Auction
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9509
Re: Amoskeag Auction
mattau, The one you referenced above: "An 1896 carbine (lot 75, s/n 31166) was sold earlier today by Milestone auctions. $900 for what looked like a complete original." I had a low bid on also but didn't want to pay much and chase after it. Around $1,200 after added costs. I was interested...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 6:15 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Amoskeag Auction
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9509
Re: Amoskeag Auction
Yea, I didn't think it was an 1898 but for the low bid, I'll take another Model 1899 carbine with a correct rear sight!
If I get one cheap, maybe I'll sell it to Paul (at no profit!) to get him to join the Krag carbine club. He's needed one for a loooong time!!
If I get one cheap, maybe I'll sell it to Paul (at no profit!) to get him to join the Krag carbine club. He's needed one for a loooong time!!
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:51 pm
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: Something You Can't Unsee
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8748
Re: Something You Can't Unsee
Did my joke cartoon thread get highjacked?? Nice discussion. But, one factor that may be being overlooked with the Trump issue. I don't think this egotistical powerhouse could have ever gotten this far without significant spiritual guidance and support. He has lots and lots of prayers supporting him...