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1882 Springfield Trapdoor 45-70

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Hello, looking for a little info about this trapdoor I just came into possession of. I am curious about the metal, it seems a little off, unless it is a re-production, or a officer's rifle the polished metal in my mind would attract too much attention. The barrel and stock appear to have all the correct markings. Any help is appreciated!
 

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No Trapdoor expert so please, take this with a whole cellar of salt. Could have been polished as a "drill" rifle, or reblued and refinished as a National Guard rifle prior to WWI. I have a 1887 that someone in the past cut the barrel and made it a half stock. What a hoot to shoot. Enjoy. JMHO rifle of this age need to be shot with the ammo it was designed for. Black powder, and lead.
 
bc22wm said:
No Trapdoor expert so please, take this with a whole cellar of salt. Could have been polished as a "drill" rifle, or reblued and refinished as a National Guard rifle prior to WWI. I have a 1887 that someone in the past cut the barrel and made it a half stock. What a hoot to shoot. Enjoy. JMHO rifle of this age need to be shot with the ammo it was designed for. Black powder, and lead.
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This. Check it (or have it checked by competent gunsmith). If he says it’s safe, black powder and lead is the way to go.
 
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