Got a Trap door Springfield at Frederick.

[Mr Oni]

So I hope I got a good deal on this one. I should have researched these rifles a little more. I have watched a bunch of videos now and made some conclusions. It has the wrong rear sight a later model. It has some of the wood missing around the hammer. I'm going to have a gun smith check it out before I shoot it.

 

[rseymorejr]

Stop by Saint Firearms, in Essex, and show it to Matt. I bet he can tell you all everything you need to know about it.

 

[F-Stop]

Love these. Nice pickup. There was a company that bought a bunch of these and parts. Bannerman? I wanted one of these but I couldn’t consume all the info at once to make a buy. I need to do more research. Glad they are still around at shows. Hope it shoots well! I gotta get one if they are still reasonable price shooters out there.


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[Melnic]

This is THE GUY on Springfield Trapdoors. He is at every MACA show I have gone to and I actually purchased mine from him.

The U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Information Center

THIS SITE SPECIALIZES IN: (1) TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLES & CARBINES, 1865-1893; (2) INDIAN WAR & SPAN-AM WAR: U.S SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR ARMS; (3) 1865-1893 MILITARY: BAYONETS, KNIVES, ENTRENCHING TOOLS/TROWELS, MILLS & PRAIRIE BELTS, MCKEEVER / DYER POUCHES & CARBINE BOOTS.

www.armscollectors.com

If you don't get what you need out of the guy in Essex, If you were to take a bunch of pics, he would be able to tell you things.
Seeing as his classifieds items are all sold, me may just be there to sell his book.

 

[Doco Overboard]

That’s a drag it got the chip out of the stock at the lock plate.
Those things are built to such a high degree of craftsmanship there is zero gap in the in letting.
So close water couldn’t get through to the rear of the lock plate I’d say.
A well done /execured repair would tidy that area right up.

 

[SmokeEaterPilot]

Wonderful example. Congrats!

 

[Brickman301]

So I hope I got a good deal on this one. I should have researched these rifles a little more. I have watched a bunch of videos now and made some conclusions. It has the wrong rear sight a later model. It has some of the wood missing around the hammer. I'm going to have a gun smith check it out before I shoot it. View attachment 451848 View attachment 451849 View attachment 451850 View attachment 451851 View attachment 451851 View attachment 451850 View attachment 451849 View attachment 451848 View attachment 451853 View attachment 451854

What model year is it 1873 or 1884?
Hard to tell from your pictures, but it definitely looks like a 1884. If so, That would be the correct Buffington sight, the trigger looks like it is serrated. The 1873 trigger is smooth. Also the “door”looks thicker than a 1873 model.

For a shooter the 1884 is more desirable, IMHO. The action is a little stronger, and that buffington sight is awesome.

 

[Mr Oni]

What model year is it 1873 or 1884?
Hard to tell from your pictures, but it definitely looks like a 1884. If so, That would be the correct Buffington sight, the trigger looks like it is serrated. The 1873 trigger is smooth. Also the “door”looks thicker than a 1873 model.

For a shooter the 1884 is more desirable, IMHO. The action is a little stronger, and that buffington si

According to the serial number it was made in 1879 so it might be made up of parts which is fine with me. I intend to shoot it.

 

[Mr Oni]

That’s a drag it got the chip out of the stock at the lock plate.
Those things are built to such a high degree of craftsmanship there is zero gap in the in letting.
So close water couldn’t get through to the rear of the lock plate I’d say.
A well done /execured repair would tidy that area right up.

Well I took it to arundel firearms in Glen burnie today and they said they have somebody that fixes wood So I ask them to get me a quote. I want to get it fixed.

 

[Mr Oni]

This is THE GUY on Springfield Trapdoors. He is at every MACA show I have gone to and I actually purchased mine from him.

The U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Information Center

THIS SITE SPECIALIZES IN: (1) TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLES & CARBINES, 1865-1893; (2) INDIAN WAR & SPAN-AM WAR: U.S SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR ARMS; (3) 1865-1893 MILITARY: BAYONETS, KNIVES, ENTRENCHING TOOLS/TROWELS, MILLS & PRAIRIE BELTS, MCKEEVER / DYER POUCHES & CARBINE BOOTS.

www.armscollectors.com

If you don't get what you need out of the guy in Essex, If you were to take a bunch of pics, he would be able to tell you things.
Seeing as his classifieds items are all sold, me may just be there to sell his book.

Thanks! I'll check the site out.

 

[Mr Oni]

Love these. Nice pickup. There was a company that bought a bunch of these and parts. Bannerman? I wanted one of these but I couldn’t consume all the info at once to make a buy. I need to do more research. Glad they are still around at shows. Hope it shoots well! I gotta get one if they are still reasonable price shooters out there.


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I did this as an impulse buy. I never thought about a trapdoor before. If I was smart I would have done my research then gone looking as it turns out I think I cleared the hurdle of getting a good one. For the Record I paid 525 for this. It's insane how much milsurp is now. 650 for a swiss k 31 that has no connection to anything historical? I'll take this any day.

 

[Brickman301]

According to the serial number it was made in 1879 so it might be made up of parts which is fine with me. I intend to shoot it.

What model is marked on the top of the action? It should be marked model 1884 or 1873.

 

[Doco Overboard]

Check the firing pin to make sure its not munged up, or stuck. I would also be wary of a too good to be true pricing. Theirs a lot of surfaces there to contend with for a repair. At least the chips in not much of a critical area for strength so it should work out.

Well I took it to arundel firearms in Glen burnie today and they said they have somebody that fixes wood So I ask them to get me a quote. I want to get it fixed.

 

[Mr Oni]

Stop by Saint Firearms, in Essex, and show it to Matt. I bet he can tell you all everything you need to know about it.

Found his facebook page Thanks !

 

[Worsley]

So I hope I got a good deal on this one. I should have researched these rifles a little more. I have watched a bunch of videos now and made some conclusions. It has the wrong rear sight a later model. It has some of the wood missing around the hammer. I'm going to have a gun smith check it out before I shoot it. View attachment 451848 View attachment 451849 View attachment 451850 View attachment 451851 View attachment 451851 View attachment 451850 View attachment 451849 View attachment 451848 View attachment 451853 View attachment 451854

Sweet, can't wait to hear how she did.

 

[Mr Oni]

What model is marked on the top of the action? It should be marked model 1884 or 1873.

well it says 1878 but It might be a 3.

 

[Mr Oni]

Check the firing pin to make sure its not munged up, or stuck. I would also be wary of a too good to be true pricing. Theirs a lot of surfaces there to contend with for a repair. At least the chips in not much of a critical area for strength so it should work out.

Well the firing pin is fine they showed me how that works at the store. Said if its stuck don't close the trapdoor with a round in. Curious how they would fix that. Make some kind of mold ? Sand it down till every surface is smooth?