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Thanks for everyone's comments. I'm convinced to reference it as a Carbine now. I also got a copy of Poyer/Riesch's The .45-70 Springfield and it confirmed everything you guys said and more. I'll have to drill the storage cavity holes as the replacement stock did not have this. When I'm...

Right you are JT. Here are some additional photos. The Carbine barrel tapers muzzle to receiver as you would imagine. The front site mount for the carbine is larger than the rifle mount and closer to the muzzle. The barrel OD near the muzzle is slightly smaller for the Carbine, but I can tell it...

Thanks JT. That's a good angle I'll run down. Assuming that information is not available, I'm interested in knowing the thoughts of folks here as to how I characterize the gun. The component metal parts all seem to be period and model appropriate (1880's Springfield Trapdoor Carbine) but the...

Thanks for the reply Steel Horse Rider. I'm positive the stock is for a carbine and has not been cut down. Absolutely no evidence of a channel fill or a splice of the front end piece onto the rifle stock. The pics are not as clear as what I see in real life. I'm also almost sure it is a...

I have a Springfield Trapdoor Carbine (I think) with Serial Number 1399**. I can tell the stock is an old replacement without cartouches. It has been questioned as to whether it is truly a Carbine. The stock is not cut down or "fixed" as it is all solid wood. I measured the OD of the barrel at...

Thanks again for the response and good info. Don't think the owner wants to put any more into it than he has to, and since it will work anyway... I like your info on the early retail prices. That $1 in 1900 is a good benchmark for understanding historical values. Thanks again. Jim Hamilton

Thanks Jim. Great response. So happens I found the parts earlier today at Wisners and ordered them. Regarding the operation. I suspected it was as you described but didn't really see an obvious problem with the notches or sear/trigger. I was hoping the spring replacement would resolve that...

Stevens Model 1889 pics Sorry. Here are some pics.

Working on a friends Stevens .22 Model 1889 I believe. Could be a very early Model 1894. Stock needs a lot of work or replacement, but can't find one in good shape. 1915 model doesn't seem to fit as the tangs are different. Also need to replace main and trigger springs, but can't find them...

Thanks a lot Jim. Now I have a path to follow and already found some good general "proof" info.

Here are some pics with the associated markings. I'll try to get some better ones if anyone thinks there is something that can be helpful. I'm not seeing the oval/ELG Belgian marking, but could be my old eyes are not working well enough. Thanks for the input so far.

Other things to consider that affect price are: Age, condition, round/octagon or half and half barrel, full or 1/2 magazine, of course caliber (and I like 38-40 because I also have a 38-40 SAA), is it a shooter? Type(s) of sights. should use cowboy rounds only or BP cartridges if you can find or...

That's the name on both sides of an old 12g. sxs, under lever, hammer, Damascus barreled shotgun. Looking to determine who made and when. Has a number of maker and/or inspector stamps on various metal parts. Will post pics if allowed. Willing to do the research, but Google came up empty. I...

Will do 4V50 Gary. One at a time, remove old glue with heat, let cure before moving to next one. Heading up to the wood store right now hoping to get help identifying wood type and find a piece for the missing chunk. Thanks again.

I think you guys are right. I've cleaned, de-pitted and polished the barrel and will cold blue/brown that myself. The receiver was case color hardened and still has some of that left. (may send that out to be done locally). I can try the wood repair myself and decide if I like it enough. It...

New here and I'm sure it's been discussed before, but is there anyone that has a way to find the vintage of an old Trade gun. Not sure if mine is Crescent or J. Stevens but the Trade name is Newport Model CN. Research so far shows it could have been made by just about anybody. It showed up at...

New guy from Midwest Just found this site while researching a repair for an inherited shotgun. Retired a few years ago and suddenly got the urge to learn about guns. Now have about 18. Mostly old Winchesters and Colts. Also a Trapdoor (what a boom stick), an inherited Japanese Arisaka Type 99...

Inherited an old Trade shotgun that dad tried to fix the butt stock on years ago and it didn't go too well. (hence the nickname Grandpa Bubba) Not sure if this is a Crescent or J. Stevens, but it's the Newport Model CN. Doing a refurbish and would like to keep the gun original if possible...