TheFlynn01
Member
Hey there folks!
I want to get a 1884 Trapdoor, I have a Krag and love it and felt it would be alot of fun to get a old trapdoor. I see there are reproductions, but from what I have heard at my LGS.. a decent original is better than the Italian reproductions.
I am not sure if that is true or not, but I would love advice from folks who have one, the other, or both.
What should I look for when wanting to get a used trapdoor, things that are dead give away of a bad rifle.
The purpose of this rifle will be for recreation, shooting and reloading and casting fun. A lot of adds on GB claim to have "Great Bore" and such... but would make a "great" bore vs a "poor" one on these rifles? The only thing I could think of would be to watch for wallowing out from the ramrod cleaning tool..
Thanks for reading, and I appreciate any advice anyone could give!
I want to get a 1884 Trapdoor, I have a Krag and love it and felt it would be alot of fun to get a old trapdoor. I see there are reproductions, but from what I have heard at my LGS.. a decent original is better than the Italian reproductions.
I am not sure if that is true or not, but I would love advice from folks who have one, the other, or both.
What should I look for when wanting to get a used trapdoor, things that are dead give away of a bad rifle.
The purpose of this rifle will be for recreation, shooting and reloading and casting fun. A lot of adds on GB claim to have "Great Bore" and such... but would make a "great" bore vs a "poor" one on these rifles? The only thing I could think of would be to watch for wallowing out from the ramrod cleaning tool..
Thanks for reading, and I appreciate any advice anyone could give!