After rummaging through my fairly sizable lot of parts, am down to ONE thing that I lack for my M1882TRB project - that being a model 1879 lower band with large "U". Am not using a fat barrel so M1870 band won't work.

I'd prefer to trade straight across (or with a little 'boot' either way) for a Buffington band of which I have several, but would buy outright if need be. Al, Granpas, and S&S seem to be out, nothing currently on Ebay either.

NOT a rush, but want to start the ball rolling. Cannot use either mint or junk. Color and patina actually more important than price. Contact me at richardahosmer comcast dot net, or, reply here. Thanks much.