H&R CAVALRY CARBINE Info needed if you please

[1st Sgt.]

 Gentlemen;

I'd like to know if any of y'all would have a copy of the original manual for the H&R CAVALRY CARBINE (1873 Springfield copy) and or a Schematic of this weapon or know of where one can be obtained. I've had this Carbine for years and now need to take it apart. I know that parts are different from the original and any help will be appreciated.

   Thank You

     1st. Sgt.

[Pitspitr]

This exploded view is of a Pedersoli but whould be very close.
http://www.vtigunparts.com/store/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=63&cat=Pedersoli+Springfield+Trapdoor+Carbine

Off the top of my head from my memory of my H&R Officer's model, the screws, the trigger plate, the thumb latch, are different. There may be other parts that are different too, these are just the ones I remember.

[Texas Lawdog]

If I remember correctly, those rifles came out in the 70s. I sure would like to come across one of those these days for sale.

[St. George]

Not to rub any noses - but I got an Officer's Model that was purchased in 1971 (the Centennial years for H&R were 1871-1971), and put under the bed without being fired.

The owner literally forgot about it completely...

As to the manual - reprints are available - none show any take-down methods.

The only difference is that the breechblock is integral to the receiver - many of the parts were refurbished originals, since they were in abundance when H&R decided on building these weapons.

The stocks on the H&R's are somewhat more slender at the wrist - but not something to be concerned about.

Pedersoli was buying the Officer's Rifles some time back - before they came out with theirs...

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

[Major 2]

If I remember correctly, those rifles came out in the 70s. I sure would like to come across one of those these days for sale.

I found one in a Franklin, NC Pawn Shop @ an Asking $375 , it was in near NIB cond. I offerd $350 and took it home...
Two years ago, A fellow offered me $1300  ..needless to say...he owns it now ! 

[Pitspitr]

I traded a days labor changing the heads on a friends tractor engine for my officer's model.

[Texas Lawdog]

I'm sure I won't be lucky enough to find one for a bargain price.

[Rowdy Fulcher]

Howdy Pards
I have a H&R Cavalry Carbine that I got from a friend . He didn't like the factory rear sight , so he ordered an original 1879 rear carbine sight . Yes it's a real sweetheart . I got 3 boxes of  carbine loads today plan on smoking up the country side tomorrow .
I hope I get a chance to smoke a ground hog tomorrow 

[Hunter]

I have an original H&R catalog listing the Trapdoor rifles they used to offer, I can read it and see if there is any information that might be of use to you. I have no way of scanning the catalog, otherwise I'd send you its entire contents, pictures and all.


Respectfully,


Wesley J. Bodine
Member # 439
NRA Life Member I. D. # 001834062

[Hunter]

Gun Parts Corp. should have the parts diagram for your carbine.

[Niederlander]

There was one of the Cavalry Models on Gunbroker for $500 today.  Last I saw no one had bid on it yet.

[Niederlander]

Oops!  I see it sold on the 25th.  Pretty appropriate day for it to sell!

[Texas Lawdog]

Missed it by that Much!

[sail32]

You might try the bulletin board on " www.trapdoorcollector.com ". I remember some discussion about the H & R trapdoors on the board.

[Tascosa Joe]

TLD:  Are you still looking for a H&R Cavalry Carbine.  I purchased one resently.  It is at 3B having an original 1879 sight installed.

[Niederlander]

FYI - There are a couple of H & R Officer's Models on Gunbroker right now, at $600 and under.  Just search H & R Trapdoor.