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My only three rifles. All very early 1868’s (Read 6004 times)

Whitedog Participating Member Offline Posts: 17 Joined: Jul 2^nd, 2018	My only three rifles. All very early 1868’s Jul 4^th, 2018 at 10:11am	Print Post
	Here are my three single shot breechloaders. Each is an early US Model 1868 Springfield trapdoor. Notice the serial number on each one as well as the 1868 date of manufacture on each breech block. There were only approximately 150 of these trials rifles produced in 1868. Only 19 of them are known to have survived so far.
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Whitedog Participating Member Offline Posts: 17 Joined: Jul 2^nd, 2018	Re: My only three rifles. All very early 1868’s Reply #1 - Jul 4^th, 2018 at 10:13am	Print Post
	Another early 1868...


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Whitedog Participating Member Offline Posts: 17 Joined: Jul 2^nd, 2018	Re: My only three rifles. All very early 1868’s Reply #2 - Jul 4^th, 2018 at 10:14am	Print Post
	And still one more...


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Joe Do... Oldtimer ASSRA Board Member ASSRA Journal Editor Offline Posts: 583 Location: 'burbs of Chicago Joined: May 19^th, 2012	Re: My only three rifles. All very early 1868’s Reply #3 - Jul 4^th, 2018 at 10:16am	Print Post
	All three rifles look like they're in excellent conditin. ... nice trio! Joe


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Whitedog Participating Member Offline Posts: 17 Joined: Jul 2^nd, 2018	Re: My only three rifles. All very early 1868’s Reply #4 - Jul 4^th, 2018 at 10:16am	Print Post
	My only Single shot rifles...


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Whitedog Participating Member Offline Posts: 17 Joined: Jul 2^nd, 2018	Re: My only three rifles. All very early 1868’s Reply #5 - Jul 4^th, 2018 at 10:18am	Print Post
	Other side...


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Whitedog Participating Member Offline Posts: 17 Joined: Jul 2^nd, 2018	Re: My only three rifles. All very early 1868’s Reply #6 - Jul 4^th, 2018 at 10:20am	Print Post
	Joe Do... wrote on Jul 4^th, 2018 at 10:16am: All three rifles look like they're in excellent conditin. ... nice trio! Joe Thanks Joe. Yes, they managed to survive 150 years intact. I have yet to shoot any of them though. I do have the Lee mold and brass cases. Serial number 6 was made with some blued parts, like the trigger, guard and screws, barrel bands & screws, retaining springs and swivels and forend cap. It also has a different rear sight and cleaning rod that were being considered for the production run. Fred
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Whitedog Participating Member Offline Posts: 17 Joined: Jul 2^nd, 2018	Re: My only three rifles. All very early 1868’s Reply #7 - Jul 4^th, 2018 at 10:42am	Print Post
	Another view...


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Whitedog Participating Member Offline Posts: 17 Joined: Jul 2^nd, 2018	Re: My only three rifles. All very early 1868’s Reply #8 - Jul 4^th, 2018 at 10:43am	Print Post
	And another...


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Whitedog Participating Member Offline Posts: 17 Joined: Jul 2^nd, 2018	Re: My only three rifles. All very early 1868’s Reply #9 - Jul 4^th, 2018 at 10:44am	Print Post
	And yet another...


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 15994 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: My only three rifles. All very early 1868’s Reply #10 - Jul 4^th, 2018 at 12:53pm	Print Post
	A very specific, and neat collection! Those are all rare and beautiful guns!

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oneatatime Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3846 Location: Rocky Mountains Joined: Oct 30^th, 2011	Re: My only three rifles. All very early 1868’s Reply #11 - Jul 4^th, 2018 at 1:10pm	Print Post
	And begging to be shot as intended.


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: My only three rifles. All very early 1868’s Reply #12 - Jul 4^th, 2018 at 1:11pm	Print Post
	All very nice indeed and thanks for sharing. JLouis

	" It Is Better To Now Have Been A Has Been Than A Never Was Or A Wanna Be "
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Whitedog Participating Member Offline Posts: 17 Joined: Jul 2^nd, 2018	Re: My only three rifles. All very early 1868’s Reply #13 - Jul 4^th, 2018 at 2:16pm	Print Post
	Thanks guy’s. I’m happy to share them with you! After over 45 years of searching for an example with an 1868 stamped breech block, I finaly Forest Gump’d my way across all three within a year, a couple of years back. Funny how it worked out like that. And, what are the odds they’d be One, Two and Three digit serial numbered rifles. Yes, a full set I guess. When I sell them, I think all three ought to go together. In the mean time, I’m going to shoot each one when I’m done with all the honey do’s that I’ve been tasked with on our ranch.


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: My only three rifles. All very early 1868’s Reply #14 - Jul 4^th, 2018 at 3:03pm	Print Post
	Wow what an interesting story having taken 45 years to accomplish your long term dream and for it to be finally realized in one and then to have it turn out the way it did for you is well beyond truly amazing. JLouis

	" It Is Better To Now Have Been A Has Been Than A Never Was Or A Wanna Be "
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