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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2944 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Best Trapdoor Book Jan 22^nd, 2014 at 10:17am	Print Post
	Are several out there, but am wondering which is the best from a technical standpoint? Am not interested in a 'coffee table' book, if can be avoided. Something more on the lines of Campbell's High Wall book would be great. A book that includes info/pic's on Gemmer/Hawken variations would be especially nice. BigOtto's post on his TD conversation reminded me that I need to get started on my own.

	Glenn - Stevens 044 1/2, Bartlein SS 5R barrel in 22LR
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Zack T Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 354 Joined: Apr 9^th, 2010	Re: Best Trapdoor Book Reply #1 - Jan 22^nd, 2014 at 6:50pm	Print Post
	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Great resources. The trapdoor bibles. ZT


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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2944 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Best Trapdoor Book Reply #2 - Jan 22^nd, 2014 at 10:38pm	Print Post
	Thanks. Think I'm going to have to spring for the 'non-fancy' $75 book.

	Glenn - Stevens 044 1/2, Bartlein SS 5R barrel in 22LR
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Turret1BB63 Junior Member Offline Posts: 59 Location: NE Minnesota Joined: Jan 21^st, 2014	Re: Best Trapdoor Book Reply #3 - Jan 22^nd, 2014 at 11:10pm	Print Post
	Al Frasca's books are very detailed in all aspects of the Springfield rifle. Al is a great guy to deal with and gladly shares his knowledge. Good luck!.
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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2944 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Best Trapdoor Book Reply #4 - Jan 23^rd, 2014 at 7:16am	Print Post
	Plan to build a sporter TD very similar to Private Terry's 4th prize TD shown below from Al's website. Only difference is am thinking will go with a new half-octagon barrel rather than a full round.

	Glenn - Stevens 044 1/2, Bartlein SS 5R barrel in 22LR
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John in PA Oldtimer Offline Posts: 590 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Joined: Nov 3^rd, 2009	Re: Best Trapdoor Book Reply #5 - Jan 23^rd, 2014 at 6:11pm	Print Post
	Is the above photo the original Terry rifle, or a reproduction? ( I think that gun pictured is in my safe!) I bought it a few years ago from a collector/dealer that painstakingly recreated every detail of the original Marksman's Rifle.

	John Wells Hollidaysburg, PA Peabody and Peabody-Martini's Wanted!
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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2944 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Best Trapdoor Book Reply #6 - Jan 23^rd, 2014 at 6:26pm	Print Post
	Believe it is the original. Does yours have this grip-cap? Post a pic of yours and let us see. One beautiful rifle and well worth copying. Did find the book in new condition for $45 and free shipping, which was nice. Only difference between the "Terry rifle" and the one I want built is a half-octagon barrel.
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John in PA Oldtimer Offline Posts: 590 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Joined: Nov 3^rd, 2009	Re: Best Trapdoor Book Reply #7 - Jan 23^rd, 2014 at 7:41pm	Print Post
	Mine is definitely NOT the original, but it's dead nuts on for the gun in the first pic. I'll take some pics later.

	John Wells Hollidaysburg, PA Peabody and Peabody-Martini's Wanted!
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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2944 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Best Trapdoor Book Reply #8 - Jan 27^th, 2014 at 5:15pm	Print Post
	Wouldn't you know................ bought an 1877 TD rifle today at my local gun-shop consignment, but is so nice that I can't bring myself to break it apart for my Gemmer-Trapdoor build. Original finish is in the 90% range with excellent bore/wood/cartouches. Ended up giving Al Frasca a call to purchase a complete action, since I'm going to put on a new half-octagon barrel & wood. Very nice gentleman to deal with.
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jon_norstog Participating Member Offline Old Thursday himself Posts: 32 Location: pokatello Idaho Joined: Apr 3^rd, 2012	Re: Best Trapdoor Book Reply #9 - Jan 30^th, 2014 at 1:13pm	Print Post
	Al is also a great person to buy a trapdoor from. I bought an 1884 "shooter" rifle from him that had a perfect bore and was a greaT-looking piece as well. For a ridiculously low price, I thought. The thing is a tack-driver. jn


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graduated peep Ex Member	Re: Best Trapdoor Book Reply #10 - Jan 30^th, 2014 at 2:30pm	Print Post
	John in PA wrote on Jan 23^rd, 2014 at 6:11pm: Is the above photo the original Terry rifle, or a reproduction? ( I think that gun pictured is in my safe!) I bought it a few years ago from a collector/dealer that painstakingly recreated every detail of the original Marksman's Rifle. Are any stock makers offering a marksman or officer model stock blank like the one in the photo ???


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Ray_Newman Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 274 Location: Washington State Joined: Jul 13^th, 2004	Re: Best Trapdoor Book Reply #11 - Jan 30^th, 2014 at 2:33pm	Print Post
	Graduated Peep: Treebone might have what you are seeking. I suggest giving him a call: George Petersen \| 575-376-2145 \| 8am-6pm MST Web page: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) As an aside, he does offer a "sporting" style stock: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

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graduated peep Ex Member	Re: Best Trapdoor Book Reply #12 - Jan 30^th, 2014 at 2:55pm	Print Post
	Thanks for the link. Nice looking stock blanks. I've heard of Treebone, but have never dealt with him. I should see if he can also replicate stocks from customer patterns.


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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2944 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Best Trapdoor Book Reply #13 - Jan 30^th, 2014 at 10:28pm	Print Post
	That's a nice looking rifle. Thanks for posting the Treebone links. My gunsmith was going to build up a stock pattern using bondo, etc., as we neither knew about the Treebone stock. We agreed that the Treebone is the way to go. No reason to re-invent the wheel. Here's a pic of John King's TD to compare to PFC Terry's, posted above.
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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2944 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Best Trapdoor Book Reply #14 - Feb 5^th, 2014 at 7:22am	Print Post
	Ordered a stock from Treebone for the Gemmer-Hawken TD build. He said it was the last one he had in stock that was configured the way I wanted (shotgun butt, pistol grip and Schnabel forearm tip). Also received the Hawken DSTs from Track of the Wolf and the barrel from GM shipped yesterday, so should have everything in-hand shortly. Just a bunch of metal & wood work away from a new rifle.

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