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Offline mazo kid

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1888 Trapdoor
« on: October 09, 2020, 11:32:50 AM »
This neglected gun said she wanted to have her picture taken also. Mechanically fine, the metal finish is not as nice as on my 1870. Here is the lock.
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Re: 1888 Trapdoor
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2020, 11:34:45 AM »
The full view.
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Re: 1888 Trapdoor
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2020, 11:36:58 AM »
I put a repro pistol grip attachment on it but I'm not sure I like it. It doesn't match the rest of the gun finish. The rack number is also stamped into the stock.
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Re: 1888 Trapdoor
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2020, 11:39:04 AM »
I think this stamp is the unit number?
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Re: 1888 Trapdoor
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2020, 11:40:36 AM »
This is the ram-rod bayonet and release mechanism.
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Re: 1888 Trapdoor
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2020, 11:42:18 AM »
The butt plate and trapdoor for storing the cleaning rod.
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Re: 1888 Trapdoor
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2020, 11:43:44 AM »
Trap open showing recesses for the cleaning rod....sadly missing.
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Re: 1888 Trapdoor
« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2020, 11:44:56 AM »
The bore on this rifle is also nice and shiny.
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Re: 1888 Trapdoor
« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2020, 12:36:38 PM »
She's a beauty Em. Another one I'd be proud to own. Someday I'll have one.
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Re: 1888 Trapdoor
« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2020, 04:20:51 PM »
Nice rifle but that pistol grip thingy looks hinky.
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Re: 1888 Trapdoor
« Reply #10 on: October 09, 2020, 05:40:53 PM »
Yet another gem from Mazo's endless gun vault... L@.
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Re: 1888 Trapdoor
« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2020, 01:20:05 AM »
Very nice, Mazo.
Could you please add a photo of the trapdoor open?
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Re: 1888 Trapdoor
« Reply #12 on: October 10, 2020, 08:03:28 AM »
Quote from: Hawg on October 09, 2020, 04:20:51 PM
Nice rifle but that pistol grip thingy looks hinky.
I agree, but at the time I thought I needed it. I think the originals were put on officer's rifles/carbines. Not exactly an inexpensive part either.
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Re: 1888 Trapdoor
« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2020, 01:58:04 PM »
Len, is this what you wanted to see?
« Last Edit: October 10, 2020, 02:00:04 PM by mazo kid »
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Re: 1888 Trapdoor
« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2020, 01:59:31 PM »
Slightly different angle.
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