vtchopperdude
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Anyone have a Springfield 1873 trapdoor replica? I'm looking into to getting one, if I can find one for the right price. The originals are cool, but I'd like a modern replica that can shoot smokeless cartridges. I know Uberti makes the rifle and carbine, but not only are they quite pricey, but the carbine is extremely hard to find. H&R made a nice rep back in the 70s and 80s. They are somewhat less rare, but apparently use a round cam instead of a square cam, so the breech will occasionally pop open unexpectedly. That can be fixed, but it's not cheap. Pedersoli also makes a rep, and I believe Navy Arms makes a rep as well with licensing from Pedersoli. I'm just looking for feedback from anyone with an 1873 replica. Thanks.