I'm interested in firing my original M1884 trapdoor Springfield. I plan to have it looked over by a smith first. I have some original brass and one box of original black powder ammo. Recently found http://www.starsandstripesammo.com/index2.html who will make 45-70 Government to trapdoor pressures with black powder. Here's a couple questions.
1. Anyone have experience with this outfit for reloading services or for ammunition supply. Opinions or experiences?
2. The gent at Stars and Stripes cautioned against using the original ammo due to the age of the black powder inside. I would tend to agree. Thoughts?
3. In the event that I don't fire the original ammo, I think what I have left is a nice collector's item. I'm curious about value. Anyone see original 45-70 ammo out there at gun shows etc? What ar ethey going for?
1. Anyone have experience with this outfit for reloading services or for ammunition supply. Opinions or experiences?
2. The gent at Stars and Stripes cautioned against using the original ammo due to the age of the black powder inside. I would tend to agree. Thoughts?
3. In the event that I don't fire the original ammo, I think what I have left is a nice collector's item. I'm curious about value. Anyone see original 45-70 ammo out there at gun shows etc? What ar ethey going for?