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There was a picture but I think it was just a generic picture, not of the particular rifle in question.

Here we go.

Need history on recently inherited rifle. It is Springfield 1873 rifle (not a carbine) Complete, in very good condition. No sling, but wire sling swivels in good condition. Rifle...

I agree about the disinterest in black rifles. The only reason I subscribe to G&A is Gary James. In the latest issue he made a comment about a reader's trapdoor. I just thought someone here might...

137 people viewed this and none had a comment? This does not speak well for G&A circulation.

Can anyone comment on the early 1873 Trapdoor rifle featured in the ID and values section of the latest Guns and Ammo magazine. I know nothing of these but would like to hear an expert's opinion. ...

1955-1975
Sampson AFB. NY
Chanute AFB, IL
Naha AB, Okinawa (three times)
Andrews AFB. MD
AFTAC Alexandria, VA
Fairchild AFB, WA
Fuchu AS Japan
Offutt AFB, NE
Glasgow AFB , MT

My wife, a Japanese speaker says the sling markings, read right to left in the picture looks like the numbers 3870. She agrees that the wood stamping is Chinese.

The Japanese leaflet is upside down.

Yep. I don't think anyone makes a 26 inch barrel as there seems to be no reason to do so.

Thanks. I know what you say is true, now I just have to convince my friend.

I am trying to help a friend who wants a single shot 44 magnum rifle with at least a 26inch barrel. Is there such a thing

Served 1955-75. Samson AFB, NY Chanute AFB,IL Naha AB, Okinawa Andrews AFB, MD Naha AB again AFTAC, Alexandria, VA Naha AB again Fairchild AFB, WA Fuchu AS, Japan Offutt AFB, NE Glasgow...