highpower3006
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Just traded for this 1884 Trapdoor. I had one of these many years ago and have regretted selling it almost as soon as I let it go. This one came my way via a trade for a handgun that I haven't used in years and really had no real use for.
Anyway, this is as nice a trapdoor as I have ever seen. I would rate the wood at 98% and while the metal has generous traces of bluing with the rest being basically a smooth patina, you can tell it is mostly just due to some age and handling. The cartouches are crisp and it bears the marks of having been issued to the New Jersey State Militia. The bore is bright and has sharp rifling.
Marks on the forestock in the first picture are actually fingerprints.
Anyway, this is as nice a trapdoor as I have ever seen. I would rate the wood at 98% and while the metal has generous traces of bluing with the rest being basically a smooth patina, you can tell it is mostly just due to some age and handling. The cartouches are crisp and it bears the marks of having been issued to the New Jersey State Militia. The bore is bright and has sharp rifling.
Marks on the forestock in the first picture are actually fingerprints.
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