This is a heads up for anyone out there in the market for a nice original Trapdoor Springfield.
Yesterday, in Bridgeton, Indiana at the covered bridge festival, I ran across an "antique" vendor who had four long guns for sale. One of them is/was a Model 1888 Rod Bayonet Trapdoor.
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I would like to thank you for welcoming me to your community. It's great to find a Hoosier forum. Although I enjoy all types of firearms, my primary focus, at present, is on US Miitary rifles and the M1 Garand in particular. I thank you all again and good shooting!