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[Bruce W Sims]

Hi, Folks:
I have been very interested in the 1873 Springfield Trapdoor and absolutely Love the
"Officer Model". Of course I will never be able to afford the 15 to 20K price tag so it
leads me to wonder if other folks have ever thought of converting a full-length Springfield
Trapdoor to resemble the item I mentioned. Thoughts?

Best Wishes,

Bruce

[rbertalotto]

H&R and Pedersoli both make a reproduction. I recently bought an H&R version for $700 and it is a great shooter.

[Bruce W Sims]

H&R and Pedersoli both make a reproduction. I recently bought an H&R version for $700 and it is a great shooter.

Thanks...How was the fit and finish?

Best Wishes,

Bruce

[rbertalotto]

My H&R is quite nice. The Pedersoli is magnificent . I see Buffalo Arms has them in stock for just under $2000

[Abilene]

Cimarron also carries a Pedersoli officer's trapdoor that is a copy of Billy Dixon's rifle (the original is in the Panhandle Plains Museum).  List is $2400.  Looks like it has different sights than the one Dixie carries.

[Good Troy]

Here's an H&R model available at Collector's Firearms in Houston...

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/harrington-richardson-1873-45-70-govt-r20127/

[Jack Wagon]

Here is some visual food for thought. Pictured is my full length Springfield trapdoor Gemmerized by John Bergmann with the H&R Officers Model. The trapdoor can be made into a fine looking weapon.  Jw

[Professor Marvel]

Ah My Dear Herr Wagon -

I had always lusted after a gemmerized trapdoor, but
after drooling over your photo I now cannot decide which is more beautiful!

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