And yet another 1868 dated 1868 Springfield...

[Fred]

This rifle is on Track Of The Wolf. It's serial numbered 6.
It appears to already been spoken for.

[Fred]

I had to buy it Dick. I just had to. I couldn't help myself. There it was and the next thing I know is it's a done deal.

https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categ.../500/1/AAQ-246

[Dick Hosmer]

[[Obviously I missed your second post - congratulations]]


WOW!! Not a site that I follow, but maybe I should!

Wonder where THAT one has been. Note musket rear sight. Wonder what it sold for.

Dang, have to update my spreadsheet again. He's not aware of yours,apparently.

[Kragrifle]

Great find!

[Fred]

I wonder how many of those ever pass us by unnoticed. I had just decided to look at their inventory for a minute to pass some time. That's when I saw the photo of the 1868 on the breechblock. I asked my wife if we could buy it while trying to educate her on its rarity. I don't think she understands how rare it is but she said OK. What a Chistmas present!
So now I have serial number 6 and serial number 127. I'm more than satisfied.

[Dick Hosmer]

I believe that makes you the only private individual with two, my friend. You certainly deserve it, after all the years of irritation with your aunt!

Super find, hopefully we will meet over the next couple of years.

One interesting point is the use of the serifed italic font for the serials. At least one higher-numbered gun still used the small vertical font, so there is unexpected overlap. Chicken and egg - just when you think you understand something - poof!

[Fred]

That other rifle that had belonged to my gramps, I have clear memories of that rifle that do not look anything like the one at my aunts house. I really feel that the rifle in Seattle isn't the same one I remember. I believe it's quite possible that somebody who had seen the original rifle switched another trapdoor for it. So, there might be another early 1868 in Seattle yet.

[Fred]

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