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Springfield 1884 rear sight
Jan 26th, 2011 at 7:49pm
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Evening

I need to find a rear sight for my grandfathers 1884 trapdoor.

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Vern
  
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Reply #1 - Jan 26th, 2011 at 9:31pm
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Try trapdoors galore, or do a search on google for Al Fresca.  Both should be able to sell you a sight.
  
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Re: Springfield 1884 rear sight
Reply #2 - Jan 27th, 2011 at 10:08am
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You might also want to check S&S Firearms in NY.

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Re: Springfield 1884 rear sight
Reply #3 - Jan 27th, 2011 at 7:31pm
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Red Dauherty in Northern Indiana has been my source for years. Alway fair priced and good about  condition descriptions. You won't go wrong with Red.

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Re: Springfield 1884 rear sight
Reply #4 - Jan 27th, 2011 at 8:45pm
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Try trapdoors galore, or do a search on google for Al Fresca.  Both should be able to sell you a sight.



That's  Al Frasca (typo, no doubt)
  
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Reply #5 - Jan 28th, 2011 at 12:16pm
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Yes, it was a typo
  
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Re: Springfield 1884 rear sight
Reply #6 - Jan 28th, 2011 at 12:51pm
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   Hi Vern
                             Welcome to the ASSRA Forum! Being new, you probably have not seen a copy of the Association's magazine titled "Single Shot Rifle Journal" as yet

   Each issue has a classified advertisement section in the back with some really great opportunities.  One of the regular advertisers in :

                   Ed Knisley
                   2645 Southern Hills Rd
                   York, PA 17403

                   Voice: 717-741-2556

  Ed specializes in Springfield Trapdoors and has every arsenal made part that goes into the manufacture of a complete rifle.
 
  Additionally, Ed has a parts table every year in March at the Maryland Antique Arms Collectors' show in Timonium, Maryland should you have an opportunity to attend.

  You will most assuredly find what you need with Ed.

   Creedmoormatch
  
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Reply #7 - Jan 29th, 2011 at 2:41pm
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I need to find a rear sight for my grandfathers 1884 trapdoor.
Vern


     Vern ,  Do you think he may appreciate having a 20X scope on his rifle instead ?  What kind of shooting does he do ?

   CMM
  
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Reply #8 - Jan 29th, 2011 at 5:38pm
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CMM
When u figure out how to scope a trapdoor would you please let us know.
Tom
  
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Re: Springfield 1884 rear sight
Reply #9 - Jan 30th, 2011 at 7:44am
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Good morning

Thanks for all the help. I ordered one from Al Frasca, looks like it will match the patina of the barrel. I inherited the rifle, Grandad deer hunted with it as long as I can remember with out the sight. Always brought home meat. I started reloading and want to be able to shoot the 45-70. 

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Re: Springfield 1884 rear sight
Reply #10 - Jan 30th, 2011 at 8:25am
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  Screw Loose ---

          Are you admitting that you don't know ?   Or do you want to see how I would do it if you brought your T.D. in for a Night Force, Nikon, or Leupold installation ?  

  This application may satisfy your curiosity ;

    For more details on the application, I have moved up to the "Gunsmithing" category where it is more rightly posted.

    CMM
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Re: Springfield 1884 rear sight
Reply #11 - Jan 31st, 2011 at 8:14am
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When u figure out how to scope a trapdoor would you please let ME know.
Tom


    Now that I have revealed to you that it is not an impossibility, that which you originally thought to be impossible, I am wondering if you have the mechanical aptitude, machining skills, machinery, and hand-eye coordination necessary to actually fabricate such a mount on your own ?

   I am certain you were wanting, and hoping for, a major manufacturer's part number for bases and rings in order to allow you to drill and tap four holes.  Sorry, not this time.    Wink

   Would you please let me know when you get the project figured out, plus, near to completion ?

     C.M.M.
  
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Reply #12 - Feb 1st, 2011 at 1:16am
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cmm
Are you implying that you are a gunsmith? The scope mt. u show is garbage.  And yes i used to belong to the ASSRA untill I could no longer stand some of its overbearing members.
TRom
  
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Re: Springfield 1884 rear sight
Reply #13 - Feb 1st, 2011 at 1:25am
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Vern
Good move. TD carbine is a good hunting rifle like it is. It was never intended to be scoped even if some know it all thinks it should.
best of luck
Tom
  
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