Trapdoor Rifles

Hello John Hope the trip went well and you got a bunch of new stuff I went through and cleaned up a bunch of photos that I think have passed their usefulness. If anybody that wants them back just let me know and I can send them directly to the person. Most of the stuff I have posted can also be seen...

So since we cannot post pic's here is a link to my iron guard
https://pbase.com/45govt/image/171367932

Hello
Please compare this serial number on my knife to the one in the auction
https://pbase.com/45govt/image/175379949

Hello all Just thought I would post this auction and warn our people that his has a "few" problems so be aware https://www.ebay.com/itm/316662263702?itmmeta=01JS3JEZ7MZ0J3YS7DC8YQ9ATT&hash=item49ba8aaf96:g:mvEAAOSwvOxoASpF&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAAwMHg7L1Zz0LA5DYYmRTS30kbT9OxSu%2F5mgQl...

I think posting items on this and other forums for people to get involved and post some of their stuff and thoughts would further the knowledge better than me writing a book Hello Throck3 Very nice rare box This is what I was referring to in the quote above, great to see other collectors posting th...

Hello I was going through some "stuff" and found this that I hadn't scanned. Being 11x14 I had to cut it down a bit on the scanner It is an interesting group as there are many different units and troops represented There are a few marksman and a sharpshooter and two Distinguished Marksman ...

Yes good joke I can read a book but probably couldn't write one? I think posting items on this and other forums for people to get involved and post some of their stuff and thoughts would further the knowledge better than me writing a book that doesn't have a history or literary background or some co...

Hello
Just got this new one
It is the first style with no tool pocket but is different than the very first style that has no staples this one has the staples

Hello BillF
Nice avatar

Hello John
There is also a number under the "USCG 26" but I can not make it out