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Lyman:

Looks just like mine but my wood, while nice, doesn't have the figure that yours does...........

I've had this stock, in the original shipping carton, for about 15 years. It is pristine with no blemishes and only the "K" stamp in the magazine cut-off. If I can figure out how to do it, I'll put...

Do we know the history of where the limited production triangular bayonet rifle were issued? We are in the process of moving to another house and all my reference material is packed away. I don't...

Dick Hosmer was correct. My patients was finally rewarded when I was able to pick up 2 nice Model 1873 - 1884 cadet bayonets at the Denver Gun Collectors annual display show the week before last. ...

Thank gents. I may just toss and turn all night................

I have a nice Model 1884 rifle, serial no. 464141, that I would appreciate someone looking up in their database. I noted "10th Ohio Vol." in my notes at the time of purchase but can't explain where...

Fred:

Don't know if you still have #6 but I am in need of a nice Model 1868 so would like to hear from you either way............

Thanks: Rick
rlhill@bendbroadband.com

Yes, fairly obvious once you know what to look for. I was concentrating on the lock parts which to me look fairly original and consistent with the finish on the rest of the gun. I can see what Dick...

Thanks to all for the good advice. I'll check it carefully and see what I can pick up.

Ed:

Thanks a bunch. I know that most were converted to percussion so thought it probably was a re-conversion but simply don't have the experience/expertise to identify what makes it so...

Is there a forum for earlier Springfield pieces where I might get some help identifying (confirming) what I believe is a Model 1816 U.S. Flintlock Musket ?

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Recently I came across a representative Model 1870 rifle at a local gun shop. While so "safe queen" it does seem to be all original and still in the white albeit with a fair bit if rust and pitting....

Thanks Dick:

I read your chapter on the 1868's again hoping the answer was buried in there somewhere. I guess this just one of those things that makes collecting so enjoyable................
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I'm sure this issue has been raised previously but as a relatively new Forum member I am unaware of meaning of an extraneous 4 digit number stamped on the right side of the barrel near the...

Ed:

Here a photo of the block serial number FYI.39729

Serial no. on the block is 1780. What is the highest number you have encountered?

Thanks Dan. My motto is "Kroil - man's best friend"!

Rick

I was afraid you were going to say that Fred....

Rick

Thanks Fred & Dick:

I pulled the lock-plate off as Fred suggested. Also remembered that I had an 1891 dated copy of the "Description and Rules For The Springfield Rifle, Carbine and Army...

Also picked up a nice Model 1861 U.S. Percussion Rifle Musket – Miller Conversion to Breech Loading w/ 1864 lock-plate date. I tried earlier to post some picture but for whatever reason it didn't...

Thanks Fred. Not quite sure what you mean by "A tumbler/hammer separated or punch is included on the combination tool which bears force on the tumbler's face and not on the bottom of the hammer...

Help! I recently purchased a Model 1866 "parts guns". The lock-plate, breech and barrel are OK but the barrel bands have been plated, the ram rod is missing and the butt-stock is cracked. I am...

I was able to pick up a very clean Model 1884 Cadet rifle (ser. # 566269) at the last Big Reno show and am now searching for the appropriate cadet bayonet/scabbard as well as a cadet sling. I...

Dick:

Here are a couple more short comb, long wrist 1873's for your survey: #30997 all original rifle & #43332 all original carbine. I can send more detail and/or pictures if desired.


Rick...

Supposedly, the 5th Cavalry obtained 50 rifles with 5 issued to each company for sharpshooter use. These are supposed to marked with the 5th Cav. and Company mark along with the rack number. I'm...