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Title: 1888 Trapdoor
Post by: mazo kid 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.

Title: Re: 1888 Trapdoor
Post by: mazo kid on October 09, 2020, 11:34:45 AM

The full view.

Title: Re: 1888 Trapdoor
Post by: mazo kid 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.

Title: Re: 1888 Trapdoor
Post by: mazo kid on October 09, 2020, 11:39:04 AM

I think this stamp is the unit number?

Title: Re: 1888 Trapdoor
Post by: mazo kid on October 09, 2020, 11:40:36 AM

This is the ram-rod bayonet and release mechanism.

Title: Re: 1888 Trapdoor
Post by: mazo kid on October 09, 2020, 11:42:18 AM

The butt plate and trapdoor for storing the cleaning rod.

Title: Re: 1888 Trapdoor
Post by: mazo kid on October 09, 2020, 11:43:44 AM

Trap open showing recesses for the cleaning rod....sadly missing.

Title: Re: 1888 Trapdoor
Post by: mazo kid on October 09, 2020, 11:44:56 AM

The bore on this rifle is also nice and shiny.

Title: Re: 1888 Trapdoor
Post by: ShotgunDave 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.

Title: Re: 1888 Trapdoor
Post by: Hawg on October 09, 2020, 04:20:51 PM

Nice rifle but that pistol grip thingy looks hinky.

Title: Re: 1888 Trapdoor
Post by: Captainkirk on October 09, 2020, 05:40:53 PM

Yet another gem from Mazo's endless gun vault... L@.

Title: Re: 1888 Trapdoor
Post by: Len on October 10, 2020, 01:20:05 AM

Very nice, Mazo.
Could you please add a photo of the trapdoor open?

Title: Re: 1888 Trapdoor
Post by: mazo kid 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.

Title: Re: 1888 Trapdoor
Post by: mazo kid on October 10, 2020, 01:58:04 PM

Len, is this what you wanted to see?

Title: Re: 1888 Trapdoor
Post by: mazo kid on October 10, 2020, 01:59:31 PM

Slightly different angle.

Title: Re: 1888 Trapdoor
Post by: Len on October 11, 2020, 06:54:49 AM

Yes Mazo, I wanted to see the mechanism. Thanks!