Trapdoor Rifles

I did pay attention to what you said... Read what I said (they didn't make that many model 1870's". Therefore it is probably a M1868 with a M1870 block.

It looks like the block aligns closer to the bottom of the hinge pin than the center. I was told some time ago the blocks weren't interchangeable but... The other red flag for me is the 25,xxx serial number on the receiver and barrel. They didn't make that many model 1870's.

I am also looking at a decent, shootable 2nd model Allin. What are ballpark values on this these days? At least in my area seems like trapdoor prices have been dropping.

Thanks for the info.... My assumption might be correct. What I am looking at is a M1868 with a later breach block (it is stamped Model 1870).

Hello everyone, there is what is advertised as a model 1870 trapdoor in my area. I am thinking about buying it. Question.... It has the longer nose on the receiver, wasn't that used on the model 1868 only? The serial number is 25xxx which also tells me it is a 1868 model. The breechblock (trapdoor) ...