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Offline mountainman70

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old musket stock
« on: August 17, 2019, 05:46:07 PM »
What is this?
Just received this musket stock
Wonder what it is? Some inspection marks,hope they show up.
Overall  length 48 inches. Barrel chanel 33 in..
Overall sound condition.
Thanks for any help. Dave




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Offline JTR

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Re: old musket stock
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2019, 05:52:58 PM »
WoW!
The missing Lewis  & Clark model rifle!

Then again,,,, maybe not.
Actually, I don't have a clue, but I'll bet someone will.

Smilin' John
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John Robbins

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Re: old musket stock
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2019, 06:17:21 PM »
Hi,
I believe that is a stock for a model 1873 breech loading trapdoor Springfield.  Unfortunately, we don't allow discussion of breech loading cartridge guns on this forum.

dave
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Offline 120RIR

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Re: old musket stock
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2019, 08:11:59 PM »
Agreed...first thing that went through my head.  One of the Springfield trap door models.  I'm not familiar enough with the variations to say which one as the stocks may all be identical.
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Re: old musket stock
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2019, 08:34:27 PM »
M-1884 seems most likely due to the rounding of the lock panels...definitely out of scope for this site.

Bruce
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Re: old musket stock
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2019, 08:41:07 PM »
The cartouche initials (SWP) are that of Master Armorer Samuel W. Porter. The date of 1888 would place it as a Model 1884 Trapdoor in the serial number range of about 430000 to 440000. Although the stock is not "mint" it does look unmolested and would be desirable to someone who has the metal parts but is missing a stock or their stock is busted/modified.



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Re: old musket stock
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2019, 09:30:12 PM »
Hi Folks,
I think Dave has his answer so I am going to lock the thread to give some time for him to read it and then it will be removed.

dave
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