I was browsing a local pawnshop and the guy behind the
counter showed me a 1884 trapdoor springfield. It was in original condition with quite a bit of blue underneath shellac varnish and a lot of dirt. the action functioned fine and the rifling was crisp.
It is a carbine. They won't go below $275
the problems were the stock was cracked in two places and the
screws were all torn up by some nitwit with a regular screwdriver.
I currently reload blackpowder 45-70 and would like to have it as a shooter.
Is this a ok deal or should I let it pass and keep looking?
I really don't want a refurbished gun but would rather clean up
an original if possible.
counter showed me a 1884 trapdoor springfield. It was in original condition with quite a bit of blue underneath shellac varnish and a lot of dirt. the action functioned fine and the rifling was crisp.
It is a carbine. They won't go below $275
the problems were the stock was cracked in two places and the
screws were all torn up by some nitwit with a regular screwdriver.
I currently reload blackpowder 45-70 and would like to have it as a shooter.
Is this a ok deal or should I let it pass and keep looking?
I really don't want a refurbished gun but would rather clean up
an original if possible.