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  1. TNBandit

    1861 US Cavalry Carbine ?

    It's all interesting stuff to me and the alterations done after the war are part of the gun's history. When the war ended soldiers had the option of buying their rifles from the government for $6 and many of them did. They were then converted to more handy lengths for chasing deer through the...
  2. TNBandit

    1861 US Cavalry Carbine ?

    Does the saddle ring look like this ? If so that part came off a Springfleid Trapdoor model 1873. Sounds like someone got creative and built a gun that never existed out of a pile of parts.
  3. TNBandit

    1861 US Cavalry Carbine ?

    Ahh now it makes sense. What you're seeing is the barrel proof marks. It's on all of them. It's not the initials of a particular inspector. The rear sight had a dovetail and a screw.
  4. TNBandit

    1861 US Cavalry Carbine ?

    Unless I'm missing something there's no such thing as a Model 1861 Cavalry Carbine. I have a Norwich made Model 1861 Springfield myself although mine is dated 1864 on the lockplate. It's my understanding they were all produced as full length rifles but yours could have been cut down after the...
  5. TNBandit

    Hello from Tenn.

    Welcome from the mountains of East Tennessee..
  6. TNBandit

    Trouble…

    So is it out ?
  7. TNBandit

    Old longrifle identification

    Amazing. What are your plans for it ?
  8. TNBandit

    CLOSED Leatherworking supplies

    Thanks for playing
  9. TNBandit

    OK so what am I missing here ? Famous maker ?

    We're all friends here.. Did you buy it ? lol
  10. TNBandit

    OK so what am I missing here ? Famous maker ?

    I wonder if the seller knew what they had or if they're still recovering from a heart attack at the hammer price.
  11. TNBandit

    Brass tacks and other bling

    Here is another. Looks like they were pretty proud of this one. Original French Tabatière Breech Loading Rifle Converted to Shotgun and Marked to Talequah Indian Police c.1880
  12. TNBandit

    Brass tacks and other bling

    Here is a different one going by the placement of the tacks but it has the same shield. Says the Standing Rock Reservation Indian Police.
  13. TNBandit

    OK so what am I missing here ? Famous maker ?

    Now it makes sense. Thank you
  14. TNBandit

    OK so what am I missing here ? Famous maker ?

    Would have to have been 2 people with palsy taking turns hitting it. That particular auction only raises bids by $50 increments
  15. TNBandit

    Brass tacks and other bling

    Yes. French muzzle loaders converted to breech loader in Belgium. A whole lot of them ended up being bought by Bannerman as I understand it and then sold to folks heading West who traded them with the Indians. Some were even issued to the Indian police like this example I found online.
  16. TNBandit

    Brass tacks and other bling

    I have to clarify. Both pictures are of the same gun. The other is a pretty nice Snider Enfield and I didn't post it here because it's technically not a muzzle loader.
  17. TNBandit

    Brass tacks and other bling

    I'm just here to steal ideas. I recently purchased a pair of antique guns from an online auction house that were being sold as a lot. It was the other one I wanted. But not being one to let anything go to waste I'm looking for ideas on how to "fix" this old Snider "Zulu" shotgun. The real story...
  18. TNBandit

    OK so what am I missing here ? Famous maker ?

    I am floored by the hammer price on this broken antique rifle. Auction estimate was $75-$150. Ended up selling for 10k, What's the deal ? EARLY 19TH C. KENTUCKY STYLE MUSKET OCTAGONAL - Jan 15, 2022 | Turkey Creek Auctions in FL
  19. TNBandit

    Question About Original 1863 Springfields

    I found it interesting when poking around in the Dixie Gun Works catalog the Colt Special models share several of the same part numbers as British Enfields.
  20. TNBandit

    Question About Original 1863 Springfields

    The Springfield Armory didn't make any 2 band guns. They were made by others as has already been posted and I believe the Confederates cut down some captured Springfields. If you can end up owning it my suggestion would be to have the barrel repaired by Bob Hoyt and either find an unmolested...
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