Hi,
I have been asked by a relative to sell what we think is an 1870 trapdoor. The story behind it is that his grandfather received it as a 'gag gift' at a local sportsmans event in the 1930's. It has been in a closet ever since.
The breech block is marked '1870' with no 'model' over it. Serial number on left side of receiver is 49677, which is also marked on the barrel just in front of this. The lock is 1863. There is a 'D' on the barrel just in front of the barrel/receiver alignment scribed line. There is about a 1/16" gap between the back of the rear sight and the front of the receiver. No markings on the wood that I can see. It has the ramrod which is even with the end of the barrel, and while it turns, it does not come out of the stock for some reason. It appears to be in reasonable shape, tho the wood is scratched up with a few small scrapes. Bore not too bad, IMO.
I am going to sell it online and would like to be able to verify the actual model and include any other info that you can tell me.
I have tried to post pics, but the window that opens when I select 'manage attachments' is blank, no buttons to select to let me browse to the pics-can some on help me with this too? I realize that what I am asking for really needs pics.
Thanks,
Bob