parts at gunshows

colddragoon · December 23, 2017, 11:44:38 PM

I was walking around the local show a couple of weekends ago and a guy had a box full of 1873 parts of set out. Looking thru the box and found a spring cover for a 1876. It was a little rough but I bought it anyway.
Now it begins.
Found a receiver made in 1884. The rest to follow.

King Medallion · December 24, 2017, 07:50:25 AM

Congrats! Around here, pictures of progress is the rule! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!

dusty texian · December 26, 2017, 10:38:26 AM

Look forward to seeing your progress . As you may know its a costly project , but a very satisfying one . Good Luck and if I can help , would be glad to ! ,,,DT

rbertalotto · December 27, 2017, 06:22:52 AM

Ya gotta start the build somewhere! I had a friend that bought a radiator cap at a yard sale from some old Ford. From there he collected parts and built a car under it!

Good luck, keep us informed....

colddragoon · December 30, 2017, 06:42:37 PM

trying to get a photo up. Got the Breech Bolt, dust cover and ladder sights. I have the wood for a carbine on the way. Not sure if a .40-60 or .45-60.

colddragoon · January 13, 2018, 04:01:30 PM

dusty texian · January 13, 2018, 04:16:13 PM

Looks like a good start to me ! ,,,DT

colddragoon · February 02, 2018, 03:28:25 PM

have the wood for a carbine. Picked up the nose cap and barrel band retaining spring. any one of you who has the carbine model have a parts list the could part with? I have the rifle diagram. just want to make sure I get every thing right.