trapdoor info

[mr.j]

How many books are out there with info on trapdoor serial #s I know of one "serial numbers of us martial arms" by srs. Are there other titles that have this info and can someone tell me the titles of them? thanks,
j

[ebeeby]

Al Frasca's 2 volume set on the trapdoor has some serial number info spread throughout the set.
You can order his books here:
http://www.trapdoorcollector.com/books.html

[Dick Hosmer]

Poyer's basic book also has some data. There are four volumes in the SRS set.

My second book (due 2014) will have serials of all known 1st model carbines, and all known rarities, such as the M1880 & M1884 experimental rod-bayonets, XC, positive cam, etc.

[amber]

Al Fraca's books are GREAT sources for info on the Trapdoors. Worth every penny. Thanks Al for producing these excellent works.

Joe

[mr.j]

Poyer's basic book also has some data. There are four volumes in the SRS set.

My second book (due 2014) will have serials of all known 1st model carbines, and all known rarities, such as the M1880 & M1884 experimental rod-bayonets, XC, positive cam, etc.

Thanks, I found a book where i live called "United States martial and collectors arms, by military arms research service. Its on the cheap side but don't know how much info it has on trapdoor serial numbers it is kinda old 1977 not sure on when people started collecting data on serial numbers on these weapons that is another question i have, I am not looking for tons of info, I only own one trapdoor in the low 24,000 rang that i'm sure i can get help on that here but a book with any small additional info on wont hurt.
























































United States martial and collectors arms, military arms research service

[Dick Hosmer]

The MARS info was all we had in those days - but it is now hopelessly out of date. "Modern" trapdoor info first became available in 1980, with Frasca & Hill. What, exactly, are you looking for? If you post the number of your rifle (I presume, as opposed to a carbine) I will check my SRS books.

[Kragrifle]

For the money and time spent reading it, Dick I think your book is the best on the market. Al's books are also a must have. Waite and Ernst's book should also be on the list.

[Dan Shapiro]

+1 on Dick's book.

[mr.j]

The MARS info was all we had in those days - but it is now hopelessly out of date. "Modern" trapdoor info first became available in 1980, with Frasca & Hill. What, exactly, are you looking for? If you post the number of your rifle (I presume, as opposed to a carbine) I will check my SRS books.

# 24988 It is a rifle, I am not sure of fourth number as it is a bit banged up. I think it is a 7. I am interested in info on where some of the older model 73s started and where they ended up after there time was done. If you can help me with the serial number i provided it will be well appreciated, thanks.

[Dick Hosmer]

For the money and time spent reading it, Dick I think your book is the best on the market. Al's books are also a must have. Waite and Ernst's book should also be on the list.

Thank you - KR and Dan, only hope #2 is as well received - seems to be taking me forever, but I'm constantly picking up worthwhile tidbits of data, and honing the ms.