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lemmonhead
04-12-2016, 09:48
I have a Trapdoor carbine that has been sitting in my safe for awhile. I purchased it from a friend several years ago as a favor. Now I am wondering if I should sell it or keep it. I am into 1903's and M1 carbines so my knowledge of the Trapdoors is very limited.

The serial number is #137647, I don't know if there are any hits on SRS for this carbine.
It appears to be all original. When I first received the carbine it was covered in a light film of surface rust. I soaked it in kroil and let it soak for a couple of days and then take a cloth and rub, repeating this process several times. It now has a nice patina to it and still retains 70-80% of the bluing.
It has the stuck case remover with the rod in the buttstock. There is a 001 or 100 cartouche on the R side of the buttstock.
It has the Buffington rear sight marked with the C. The stock is not a cut down stock.

What might something like this be worth?

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Dick Hosmer
04-13-2016, 03:46
It might be one of those overhauled at Rock Island for SAW service. The rear sight has been upgraded, but that was very common. I'd put value at around the $1200 level, but sales of collectibles are slow right now.

lemmonhead
04-13-2016, 04:10
What do you mean by SAW service?

Thanks for the information. How often do trapdoors come up on SRS?