1884 rod bayonet trapdoor

[Kragrifle]

Just acquired this rifle. Fairly hard model to find. Still looking it over. Photo compares forward end of the 1884 to that of the 1888.145B2368-7BF2-4F21-9567-6CD4B0141F6D.jpgFB186E0B-F618-4B14-9649-72C731E330B9.jpgFB186E0B-F618-4B14-9649-72C731E330B9.jpg

[Dick Hosmer]

FAIRLY hard?? Congratulations! Is the s/n listed in SRS? If not, would you mind letting me know what it is? Thanks.

[Kragrifle]

Hi Dick
SN is 320344. Out of town right now and want to examine the rifle more closely when I get home.

[Dick Hosmer]

New (to me) number - between 320332 and 320352. Haven't checked my new cards yet, though.

[Kragrifle]

Thanks Dick. I did not find the SN in the SRS data base, but the rifle seems OK so far.

[Dick Hosmer]

It looks fine to me from what you've shown. That model is SRS' highwater mark at around 20%, versus the average of around 5%, so there are still a lot of numbers as yet not noted.

[Dick Hosmer]

New (to me) number - between 320332 and 320352. Haven't checked my new cards yet, though.

Doesn't show up in Branum's cards either, but I still see nothing to cause any alarm.

[Kragrifle]

Thanks Dick. Trapdoors are not my strongest suit, but I got a real bargain and took the chance.