oscarflytyer
Well-Known Member
Finally picked up a Trapdoor. 1884. Don't know much about them specifically. Always looked for a shooter, not a collector. Going to have someone look at it just because. Seller (other forum) said he has shot it a bit. Hopefully it all checks out and I can have some fun. Might even convince me to try some BP Cartridge loading and shooting. One interesting note on this one (history wise) is it is marked 21 twice (2 sizes of same block script) on the stock, and US 21 and 21 (21s also diff size of same script). It might possible indicate 21st Infantry. If so, would be an out West gun of C Co 21st Infantry. Have to do some research to see, but would add the extra cool factor for me besides just shooting it.
PS: this one is set for the spike bayonet - not present. And someone OBVIOUSLY had zero clue how to remove it. They used gawd knows WHAT set of pliers to try to pinch the two bayonet levers, resting the pliers on both sides of the bbl and maring it horrible. Also why it is a shooter!
PS: this one is set for the spike bayonet - not present. And someone OBVIOUSLY had zero clue how to remove it. They used gawd knows WHAT set of pliers to try to pinch the two bayonet levers, resting the pliers on both sides of the bbl and maring it horrible. Also why it is a shooter!