Springfield Trapdoor

Edward Tinker · 02-10-2013, 09:38 PM

I used to load up very light non black powder for my 1884, shot hard and solid, lots of fun.

All trapdoors shoot metallic... Mine is original 45-70

cdmech · 02-10-2013, 11:09 PM

These are 45/70 also. There are earlier models that shoot a 50 caliber bullet.
Marc

GySgt1811 · 02-11-2013, 10:09 AM

Yep. I've got an original Trapdoor from about 1883, and a bayonet and scabbard from the same era. I call her "Aurora Glory" 'cause that's what happens when you pull the trigger!

Cdmech, I'm envious. I have neither the talent nor the chutzpah to roll my own and have to rely on "store boughten" cowboy action loads to most closely duplicate the original BP load.

But, goodness, that Springfield is a mans rifle! I have to admit...if'n the poo ever hits the air handler it might be the Trapdoor that I head for the hills with.

Here's to fun shootin' and best regards,

Gunny John

02-10-2013, 09:38 PM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,980 Thanks: 2,079 Thanked 4,614 Times in 2,127 Posts	I used to load up very light non black powder for my 1884, shot hard and solid, lots of fun. All trapdoors shoot metallic... Mine is original 45-70 __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

02-11-2013, 10:09 AM	#3
GySgt1811 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 237 Thanks: 1,238 Thanked 126 Times in 84 Posts	Hoot t' Shoot! Yep. I've got an original Trapdoor from about 1883, and a bayonet and scabbard from the same era. I call her "Aurora Glory" 'cause that's what happens when you pull the trigger! Cdmech, I'm envious. I have neither the talent nor the chutzpah to roll my own and have to rely on "store boughten" cowboy action loads to most closely duplicate the original BP load. But, goodness, that Springfield is a mans rifle! I have to admit...if'n the poo ever hits the air handler it might be the Trapdoor that I head for the hills with. Here's to fun shootin' and best regards, Gunny John

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02-10-2013, 11:09 PM	#2
cdmech User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 218 Thanks: 87 Thanked 134 Times in 55 Posts	These are 45/70 also. There are earlier models that shoot a 50 caliber bullet. Marc