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J.D.Steele #211150 12/29/10 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted By: J.D.Steele
Michael, I've seen several drillings and one vierling with the top-mounted trap, but never a single trapdoor! Is the trap shown on the rifle a recognizable one, correct for the rifle, or is it a one-of-a-kind example?
Regards, Joe


The first Springfield cartridge trap I remember was on a Officers Model in the Archer L. Jackson collection. Mr. Jackson had a wonderful collection of single-shots that included a half-dozen or more Trapdoor Officers Models. The auction was in 2,1982 and I still have the catalog. There are two pictures of this rifle but you can not see the detail. His had a dog head engraved on the trap.

The second one I looked at was at a large gun-show but not Vegas , possibly Denver. This was on a nice officers Model and was engraved but no dog.

I also remember one more towards the comb but don't remember if it was a Officers Model or not.

I believe that these are a refined "Stillman Quick Loader" adapted to the Officers Model. Springfield tried a Cartridge trap as far back as the 50-70 Trapdoor. They also made some that had a compartment in the same spot for tools.

I believe that the cartridge trap on the rifle at auction is correct and installed by Springfield Armory.


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Michael Petrov #211155 12/29/10 04:43 PM
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Probably the worst time to sell anything But, I'm doing a New Year Shop reorganization and trying to eliminate a few untouched projects. Here are a few snaps of my 1898 A-OK Krag. A good project, needs bedding and could loose so weight all around. Redfield sight, steel buttplate & grip cap, real ebony forend tip otherwise all 24" barreled Krag. $350 shipped to FFL. sdh@montana.net



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Steve

I'd like this if the bore is good.


The remodelled Springfield is the best and most suitable all 'round rifle. - Seymour Griffin wink

Michael Petrov #211158 12/29/10 05:24 PM
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Steve if Idared doesn't take it I will''Jerry Liles

Michael Petrov #211160 12/29/10 05:58 PM
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Larry's got a new project coming!
Thanks Larry, and Jerry...

It's 28 snowing and blowing in MT, supposed to be -14 tomorrow.
Happy New year!

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Darn.

Enjoy your new rifle Idared. It aught to make a dandy woods rifle.

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Originally Posted By: SDH-MT

It's 28 snowing and blowing in MT, supposed to be -14 tomorrow.
Happy New year!


Isn't it always blowing snow in Livingston in the winter? At least it seems that way to me every time I drive through there. wink

A Happy New Year to you too Steve. smile

Many thanks


The remodelled Springfield is the best and most suitable all 'round rifle. - Seymour Griffin wink

Michael Petrov #211342 12/31/10 12:07 AM
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I have no love or interest for military surplus issue rifles.


I also love Krags!


I don't have much interest in most of the warmed-over sporterized jobs out there...


...but I love love love this rifle...








Mr Petrov, I've noted this before, and I'll say it again.
I so very much hope that whenever you're ready to sell that very nice rifle, I'll be able to and allowed to purchase it from you.





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Michael Petrov #211351 12/31/10 01:22 AM
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Tinker, Sorry that's not my rifle, the owner may stop by but you would have to get in line ;-).


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Michael Petrov #211429 12/31/10 06:40 PM
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Put me as another admirer of this fine Krag. Honestly, I am getting so I like well-sportered Krags as much as military ones. Where can I get wood like that? I have had my '96 sporter for 22 years and have never been a fan of the white line spacer Bishop stock she has.

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