Wilderness
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Hello
I have always admired the .45-70 trapdoor, both from the standpoint of an interesting earlier design and the related history of this firearm. I have looked for the chance to purchase on; however, the H&R models are usually tooooo expensive and the original Spr.fields I have looked at seem to be way past their prime. I have recently found a "modified" version that appears to have had some extensive work. It will be available in an upcoming auction near me. I have included the caption that appears in the auction's flyer: U. S. Springfield mod. 1879/1884 SRC ser.# 108687. A “custom” .45-70 single shot “trapdoor” saddle ring carbine made up of parts. Receiver is in the range of the mod. 1879 but the gun has an 1884 dated breechblock. Adjustable carbine sight marked with a “C”. Trap door in the butt. 2 piece trigger guard. Saddle ring and bar intact. Excellent bright bore. Like new action. Metal was highly polished and professionally reblued and most of the blue remains. Excellent refinished stock with no inspector’s marks. (The above depiction was written by the auction house's appraiser and not the owner of the firearm.)
I was hoping for any input on this trapdoor. Should one look at this as a lot of window dressing and bottom line - this is STILL an old Springfield and should be looked at w/caution - especially when shooting is consider?
Any idea on a value of the above gun? Any input on the Springfield is appreciated.
In addition, can anyone give me an idea on today's going rate on any of the H&R Trapdoor models - the 100 Anniv. Model, the model 171 or the model 172 w/the silver plated cap & tang site or the 173 Officer Model or any other H&R trapdoor model.
Finally, any thoughts on the Trapdoor model(s) offered by Pedersoli & Sons – their quality of manufacturing, present values.
Thanks for your attention and any input that is offered.
Best Wishes -- Bill
I have always admired the .45-70 trapdoor, both from the standpoint of an interesting earlier design and the related history of this firearm. I have looked for the chance to purchase on; however, the H&R models are usually tooooo expensive and the original Spr.fields I have looked at seem to be way past their prime. I have recently found a "modified" version that appears to have had some extensive work. It will be available in an upcoming auction near me. I have included the caption that appears in the auction's flyer: U. S. Springfield mod. 1879/1884 SRC ser.# 108687. A “custom” .45-70 single shot “trapdoor” saddle ring carbine made up of parts. Receiver is in the range of the mod. 1879 but the gun has an 1884 dated breechblock. Adjustable carbine sight marked with a “C”. Trap door in the butt. 2 piece trigger guard. Saddle ring and bar intact. Excellent bright bore. Like new action. Metal was highly polished and professionally reblued and most of the blue remains. Excellent refinished stock with no inspector’s marks. (The above depiction was written by the auction house's appraiser and not the owner of the firearm.)
I was hoping for any input on this trapdoor. Should one look at this as a lot of window dressing and bottom line - this is STILL an old Springfield and should be looked at w/caution - especially when shooting is consider?
Any idea on a value of the above gun? Any input on the Springfield is appreciated.
In addition, can anyone give me an idea on today's going rate on any of the H&R Trapdoor models - the 100 Anniv. Model, the model 171 or the model 172 w/the silver plated cap & tang site or the 173 Officer Model or any other H&R trapdoor model.
Finally, any thoughts on the Trapdoor model(s) offered by Pedersoli & Sons – their quality of manufacturing, present values.
Thanks for your attention and any input that is offered.
Best Wishes -- Bill