2 Trapdoors in Central MO

Drydock · July 28, 2009, 03:23:21 PM

Bobs guns just outside Jefferson city has 2 Trapdoors, both in Very Good to Excellent condition, Both equipped with Buffington sights and good tight actions, did not get to look down the barrels, an M1884 Infantry for $675, and an M1879 Cadet for $950. I consider the 1884 a particularly good buy.

Dr. Bob · July 28, 2009, 11:40:45 PM

Sgt. D.,

From what I saw at the gun show this past weekend, that is a very good price!

Pony Racer · July 29, 2009, 10:34:02 AM

The 1884 is a steal at that price - for what you see them going for in my neck of the woods.

I had a Trapdoor infantry rifle with the rod bayonet that I never should have let go.

Heck the pair of back-up pistols I traded for were used in one match and then I used them to trade for something else.

Oh well - live and learn...

Would you be willing to check the bore?

PR

Drydock · July 29, 2009, 12:06:36 PM

Yep.

Pony Racer · July 30, 2009, 08:09:31 AM

Drydock - if the bore looks good please let me know.

I am potentially interested and at the price getting the antique shipped is no big deal.

Thanks, V/r

PR

Drydock · July 30, 2009, 11:26:56 AM

Try to get back there friday.

Pony Racer · July 30, 2009, 12:21:13 PM

Thanks Drydock.

As an example in Nor Va an 1884/1888 rifle at about 70-80% runs about 1200.00 on the cheap side.

PR

Pitspitr · July 30, 2009, 09:04:44 PM

I'm not sure but what if the cadet is in the same condition as the 1884, it may be the better bargain. The cadets were a lot more rare.

Drydock · July 31, 2009, 03:48:26 PM

Sent you a PM Pony.