A trip to The Rifle Shoppe

[4575wcf]

Seems to me there must be a failure to keep the customer informed of the progress on the order. A simple email to the people waiting on parts once in awhile would alleviate so many of the problems.

 

[4575wcf]

By the way are CW carbines unmentionables? I have an original second model Maynard that needs some TLC.

 

[Col. Batguano]

The forum changed the rules slightly when ownership changed a few years ago. Cartridge guns in general are still out of bounds, but cartridge guns from those that aren't made any more, like Burnsides and needle guns are ok now. Likewise are breech loading BP guns, like Sharps, Halls, Kammerladers etc.

 

[Eterry]

We, (the mods), just went over the rules regarding breachloaders.

They MUST have a separate ignition system from the main charge. So if it uses a percussion cap that's NOT attached to a cartridge, like the early Sharps, Burnside, Smith, et al, AND was manufactured before 1865 or a replica of the same, it is open to discussion.

Pinfire, centralfire, rimfire, & needle guns are Strictly Prohibited.

 

[Redtrek524]

Thanks for the insight into TRS. Like many, I've been waiting for my order for months now... I haven't received a reply from Jane for three weeks now despite leaving message after message. I get that they're a small operation, but still...I probably won't order from them again if/when I ever get my kit. Their lack of communication and delay after delay is beyond frustrating. It's a shame because they have some truly unique stuff.