1880 Experimental Trapdoor

[John Sukey]

Prices;
Had a turn of the century Bannerman catalog
Trapdoor for $1.95, but for 50 cents more they would "sporterize" it (chop the stock and barrel)

During Prohibition, the caretaker on the island would knock the bronze hubs off the gatling gun carriages and sell them for booze money

[fuelfed392]

I have failed to sell my 1880 Experimental Trapdoor on Gunbroker. Starting bid was $4500.00. If anybody is interested please pm me with your offer. You may be surprised! By the way, paid $5500.00 for this rifle ten years ago in Anchorage Alaska.

[Dick Hosmer]

Unless you are (and I sincerely hope not) in dire straits, you need to give it more time, perhaps a lot more.

Such items do not sell at the drop of a hat.

Only a limited number of people have money for toys right now - that number is reduced by those who don't like guns, then by those who do but are happy with a plain-Jane standard rifle, and further reduced by the fact that a lot of the people who really appreciate what you have, such as myself, already own one. It's a small circle.

I thank my lucky stars that I've been at this a long time and hopefully will not have to face a $1000+ loss.

[fuelfed392]

Thanks Mr. Hosmer. I am not in dire straits. I have moved on to other projects that are not gun related and would like to raise funds without using household funds. I would not really like to take a $1000.00 loss. As my late Mother used to say, "patience is a virtue". Guess I could use a little of both lately!

[Dan Shapiro]

Patience is indeed a virtue. Take your time!

[fuelfed392]

Good advice, well taken!