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Reply #15 - Mar 26^th, 2012 at 9:03pm

Hello Dick,

That is beautiful. I always loved the looks of the trade guns and the French Fusil de Chasse. I have three Springfield Trapdoors, two rifles and a Carbine (cut Down rifle). I want to convert one of the rifles to a Sporter. I have a Radar Carver Duplicator, recently purchased, and have altered a Trapdoor stock to a pistol grip - as a pattern. I am waiting for setup instructions from Radar Carve to make sure I know what I have done/doing before turning a nice piece of wood into firewood. I would like to use a double set trigger but because of the main spring on them I will be diffcult to work into a pistol grip. Any help with using a set trigger on a pistol grip stock would be appreciated. I have two locks with tumblers in them and a single set trigger made from castings from an original Trapdoor Officers model, from The Rifle Shoppe, but I would like to use double set triggers.

thank you!
Phil

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Reply #16 - Mar 28^th, 2012 at 7:27pm

Hey guys, almost forgot, being a muzzle loader at heart, I also have a drop in .45 cal. m/l barrel for this rifle. It's one that Numrich made in the 1950's when m/l's were scarce, but TD's plentiful. It shoots really good, but I don't use it much anymore. I have way too much fun with the 45-70. Oh, Strawhat, if you're interested in the English sporting Rifle, I'll see if I still can find pix of it. It went to a new home quite some time ago.

Dick

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StrawHat Full Forum Member Offline Posts: 63	Re: What started it all! Reply #17 - Mar 29^th, 2012 at 6:26am Dick, always interested in photos. I remember the ads, "Convert your tired trapdoor into a muzzle loader!" Wish I could find some of the cast off barrels and actions!
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trapdoor Dick Oldtimer Offline Posts: 521	Re: What started it all! Reply #18 - Mar 29^th, 2012 at 3:54pm Sorry SH, but there is a "fox in circle" that somehow got on the drum bolster of this barrel. So you can see why it has to stay with a tradegun. Trapdoor flintlock, here's a start. Dick
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trapdoor Dick Oldtimer Offline Posts: 521	Re: What started it all! Reply #19 - Mar 29^th, 2012 at 3:55pm other side
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trapdoor Dick Oldtimer Offline Posts: 521	Re: What started it all! Reply #20 - Mar 29^th, 2012 at 3:57pm Lock. This should give you an idea. There's a lot more detail than shows in these pix, but you undeerstand. Dick
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Reply #21 - Jul 30^th, 2012 at 9:06pm

Hey Group. I am sorry I've sorta gone for a while. My lovely soul-mate of 48 years, at the end of April/ first of June this year (2012) suffered a major heart attack, open heart surgery and stroke, all at the same time. This is a woman who, outside giving birth to our three sons, had never been in a hospital for her own purposes. I'm still trying to catch up on gun work and just plain stuff. She's seemingly doing OK, but not all is OK yet. Thanks fellows and gals for those that did know, for your payers and welkl wishers. You all are the greatest.

Dick

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NF Hunter Newbie Offline Posts: 6	Re: What started it all! Reply #22 - Jul 30^th, 2012 at 9:55pm Dick, I hope every thing turns out well. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Cat_Whisperer Frequent Elocutionist Offline Werndl Posts: 1859	Re: What started it all! Reply #23 - Jul 31^st, 2012 at 9:06pm Dick - our prayers are with y'all. Keep us posted as you can.
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Chuckster Oldtimer Offline Posts: 630	Re: What started it all! Reply #24 - Jul 31^st, 2012 at 10:08pm Dick, We have missed you. Heard there was a problem, but did not realize how serious it was. Best wishes and prayers for you and your lovely wife. Chuck
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J Louis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1981	Re: What started it all! Reply #25 - Aug 1^st, 2012 at 1:13am Our Prayers are with you and your family Dick and welcome back. J.Louis
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james a pickup Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 358	Re: What started it all! Reply #26 - Aug 1^st, 2012 at 10:03am Welcome back. I just lost my Mother in law, she went to the ER because she did not feel good,was there for 24 hours.Then they sent her home, and she died as soon as got home.I will miss her, i actually liked my mother in law.No idea yet as what she died of.
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Reply #27 - Aug 17^th, 2012 at 12:02pm

Thanks all for your prayers and well wishes. Mywife is home after three weeks in cardiac ICU and three weeks ofstep down in a PT home. She's gaining weight and steadily improving. I hope I can get back to building pretty soon. I owe a few guns out there, but everyone has been patient with be. Two are Gemmer Hawkens, so will kep you in touch. I hope a few of you liked the article I put in the Journal about the Gemmers. Maybe some conversion articles might be interesting. What thinkest all out there?

Glad to be back, Dick

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John Boy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1148	Re: What started it all! Reply #28 - Aug 17^th, 2012 at 7:49pm Quote: Glad to be back Dick and glad to hear the Mrs is on the mend back to normal health.
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