I have the problem solved thanks to Mr. Hosmer. the problem was inside the socket and the surface of the barrel. a build up of crud made the socket hard to push down where you then were able to swing...
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I have the problem solved thanks to Mr. Hosmer....
I have the problem solved thanks to Mr. Hosmer. the problem was inside the socket and the surface of the barrel. a build up of crud made the socket hard to push down where you then were able to swing...
no Mr. Hosmer--- the first picture was taken off...
no Mr. Hosmer--- the first picture was taken off a site to use as an example the flush fit to compare to mine in the third picture to show the difference. I really thought it would fit being a U.S....
no Mr. Hosmer--- the first picture was taken off...
no Mr. Hosmer--- the first picture was taken off a site to use as an example the flush fit to compare to mine in the third picture to show the difference. I really thought it would fit being a U.S....
4201942020 Mr. Hosmer, thank you for your reply....
4201942020 Mr. Hosmer, thank you for your reply. I am not an educated collector in the field of 1800's arms and this is why I ask for info. attached is a picture of the bayonet I have only marked...
trapdoor bayonet on 1873 barrel
I have a trapdoor 1873 with a cartouched 1886 dated stock. recently obtained a bayonet that does not fit flush with the muzzle of the barrel but, rather extends about 1/4 in' or a bit more past the...