If this Trapdoor rifle could talk, I'll bet it could tell some stories!
It began life as a Military issue Model 1873 .45-70 rifle. A relatively early model that came into the hands of an imaginative hunter and gunsmith. There are many modifications from it's original configuration. Shortened from rifle length with retaining a full length stock and using a barrel band for a modified front sight. Checkered for an obviously right handed shooter. A raised walnut rear sight platform with a buck-horn sight. An original officer's model grip attachment. The "star" carved into the right side of the stock, says Texas. A hardened leather cartridge holder mounted also. The lock work starting with the lengthened hammer spur and the internal works of the lock. The sear and trigger are hand lapped and tuned. The jeweling is exceptional in it's detail, probably done by a watchmaker / jeweler. Lots of hand work here. AND... the thing shoots really well.... John
It began life as a Military issue Model 1873 .45-70 rifle. A relatively early model that came into the hands of an imaginative hunter and gunsmith. There are many modifications from it's original configuration. Shortened from rifle length with retaining a full length stock and using a barrel band for a modified front sight. Checkered for an obviously right handed shooter. A raised walnut rear sight platform with a buck-horn sight. An original officer's model grip attachment. The "star" carved into the right side of the stock, says Texas. A hardened leather cartridge holder mounted also. The lock work starting with the lengthened hammer spur and the internal works of the lock. The sear and trigger are hand lapped and tuned. The jeweling is exceptional in it's detail, probably done by a watchmaker / jeweler. Lots of hand work here. AND... the thing shoots really well.... John
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