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The shaft of the cleaning rod on #6 is noticeably thicker and stiffer than later made rods.
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Different gas-escape cuts too. I'd guess the rod indicated they were going to try to use 66 rods, but it was probably easier to make them new than to weld a lump on an old rod. Welding was in its' infancy.
Does 6 have a single-shoulder and keeper at upper band, or something else?Comment
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These TD threads are a never ceasing source of pleasure to read and enjoy. Thank you. Sincerely. bruce." Unlike most conservatives, libs have no problem exploiting dead children and dancing on their graves."Comment
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Thanks, it is fun!
With regard to the comment about gas escape cuts, after I'd posted I realized that Fred had compared 6 to a .45-70, NOT another 68. That would explain the major difference (location) but they still look to be much sharper and deeper than most early cuts, some of which are almost invisible.Comment
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The rod of #6 has one shoulder Dick
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I did see a rod on a late made 1868 being sold on Gunbroker that also had a cupped end like on this rod.
How’d it get there? Qien Sabe.Last edited by Fred; 09-15-2021, 03:47.Comment
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Yeah, you’re right Dick.
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Didn?t see the inspector marks behind trigger plates?Comment
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This is where the receiver of number 6 was inletted to allow it?s rear sight to be mounted in that location.
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As you can see, the firing pin on rifle number 6 is retained by a screw that comes in from the side instead of from underneath.
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By almost destroying the picture, I was able to see into the cavern. When the time comes, it will have to be lit differently. Lotta interesting features to be documented! MAYBE this winter. Problem is I have so DAMN many copies of the original book.Comment
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I believe that when this rifle was assembled, Springfield Armory was only putting them together one at a time until the basic features of the Model 1868 were finalized for production.
That was possibly till serial number 10.
Then a block of them (150 ?) were completed for testing and trials.
I’d sure like to take a look at rifle number 7, 1 and 8 (in the SA museum), 9 and 10 to see what was was being considered for production
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The 1866 rear sight...
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Blued furniture...
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Dick - Maybe you could publish a 'companion' booklet, that would supplement your first book.
It could include new information, pictures, correct or clarify, and enhance the earlier work.
I'd certainly buy one!Comment
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