Inherited from my FIL this beautiful piece of history. I am very grateful to him for being such an incredible steward. He owned it for over 45 years and always kept it in a climate controlled house. After I received it, I wipe down the stock with a mild cleaner, followed by a fresh coat of boiled linseed oil. I also put a fresh coat of Hoppes No. 9.
Here's where the help comes in; I always assumed that the rifle was 100% original (except for the sling) and hope it is.
Research has not helped. I have looked at a few sites including; https://gun-data.com/springfield_trapdoors.html
According to what I have found, there were no Carbines built in 1891. The serial number matches the Cartouche.
The barrel is 24"
Everything appears to be correct. What am I missing?
Hopefully the pictures will help.
Here's where the help comes in; I always assumed that the rifle was 100% original (except for the sling) and hope it is.
Research has not helped. I have looked at a few sites including; https://gun-data.com/springfield_trapdoors.html
According to what I have found, there were no Carbines built in 1891. The serial number matches the Cartouche.
The barrel is 24"
Everything appears to be correct. What am I missing?
Hopefully the pictures will help.
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