Trapdoor Rifles

Hi Mr. Hosmer. Would you consider putting together a brief guide to establishing authenticity of the .58 and .50 rifles and carbines, something like the five or six things to look at when considering each model? It basically would be a condensation of your current excellent reference work. Jim

Thanks, fellas. I wonder how three cartouches got on that one. Anyway . . . .Jim

Hi again folks. What I'm looking at has three distinct cartouches (the uppermost one in 4 characters) which i believe are present on a Springfield converted 1866 short rifle but not a Bannerman parts job. However, the second barrel bands clearly was moved up because the band spring cutout was filled...

Thank you Mr Hosmer. Consulted your excellent reference book; it says chambered for .50-70 but I wanted to double check ref. the pressure issue. Jim

Hi folks. First time here so happy to get to know everyone! Is it safe to fire cowboy / trapdoor .50-70 load in an 1867 Cadet? My research doesn't disclose that the chamber was reduced or weakened in any way from the 1866 rifle. Thanks!