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Title: Mdl. 1870
Post by: mazo kid on October 07, 2020, 09:41:47 AM

Here is my 1870 Trapdoor, it is in great condition for it's age!

Title: Re: Mdl. 1870
Post by: mazo kid on October 07, 2020, 09:43:05 AM

Close-up of lock.

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Post by: mazo kid on October 07, 2020, 09:44:19 AM

Rear sight.

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Post by: mazo kid on October 07, 2020, 09:48:58 AM

Fore end.

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Post by: mazo kid on October 07, 2020, 09:50:34 AM

Not a good picture, but the muzzle end has an awesome look to it.

Title: Re: Mdl. 1870
Post by: mazo kid on October 07, 2020, 09:52:49 AM

The bore is shiny-bright! I have only had this out to shoot a couple of times as I didn't have reloading stuff for it at that time.

Title: Re: Mdl. 1870
Post by: mazo kid on October 07, 2020, 10:01:40 AM

I forgot to mention that this is a 50-70 caliber rifle.

Title: Re: Mdl. 1870
Post by: ShotgunDave on October 07, 2020, 10:21:56 AM

Oh man, I want it!!!!

Title: Re: Mdl. 1870
Post by: mazo kid on October 07, 2020, 01:59:02 PM

Dave, I thought I might get your attention, being it is a Trapdoor AND 50-70! *6'

Title: Re: Mdl. 1870
Post by: ShotgunDave on October 07, 2020, 04:33:57 PM

Quote from: mazo kid on October 07, 2020, 01:59:02 PM

Dave, I thought I might get your attention, being it is a Trapdoor AND 50-70! *6'

Yessir, you thought right! I'd love to have that one for sure.

Title: Re: Mdl. 1870
Post by: Hawg on October 07, 2020, 04:37:33 PM

That is a nice one.