Trapdoor Rifles

Nice photo!

Thanks for the insight. I, too, felt that way, but being a newer collector, I was just thinking it was market. I was waiting it out anyway.

Hey thanks for the info.

I believe these are blanks. Two are marked WRA Co 45-70 (big one and smaller), and one is blank (remaining smaller). I have not found anywhere yet to sort of ID and get a ballpark of the time frame. The tall one is just over 2.5 inches, and the smaller ones are about 2.1 inches. Any help is apprecia...

Awesome thanks for the info.

Awesome pics; thanks for sharing. If I am right, they are in order, but I am not sure about the last two. I have not delved into the 1873 yet. I did not see any markings on the barrel. I hope to find a good M1866 next. Then go back for a Springfield Rifle Musket unless my wife stops me. :lol: Frank

Awesome thanks for everyones posts it continually pushes the needle of my knowledge. I was nervous venturing into the M1865 which for me is my pinnacle on my interest. So thanks again and if there is anything unusual or different on the 65 I have please mention it.

Frank

Thanks, never really considered the others, though I do have a Burnside carbine that I have not spent any time on researching. But am looking for that right Model 1866. Ultimately, I want an 1868 and an early 1873.

Thanks, The deeper I dive on this the better I feel. I must have spent 45 minutes examining before I pulled the trigger, figuratively. I have a Model 1870 and that is what started it all. I do want an 1866 and 1868.

I decided to buy the Model 1865, and through my noob eyes, using all my resources, everything looked good to me :roll: . I was concerned that the cartouches were a little hard to see but they were there. I am curious about the sling it does have age. It did have RT on the left flat side and looks li...