I bought this 1884 Springfield Trapdoor 45-70 almost (2) years ago , this is an original antique manufactured in 1889 in beautiful condition with 95% bluing intact, colour case hardened action and wood is dark but with minimal wear. Mfg cartouche and inspectors stamp are both clearly visible and it has the original Buffington Ladder Sight. I finally decided this year to get serious about load development and the work is paying off - the target in the pic is from my range visit today - 5 rounds - 3" group at 100 yards. Winchester Brass, WLR Primer, 65g Goex ffG load using a drop tube and compression die with 0.030 card wad op top and a 405g , 0.459 diameter RNFP Hollow Base bullet. Not too shabby for a 120+ year old gun with iron sights and a 64 year old near sighted shooter even if it is off the bench.
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