Trapdoor Oddities

Trapdoor Oddities

Metcalfe Parts Collection

These parts are EXTREMELY RARE and are sold as a set. There are parts for the U.S. Springfield (TD) and Peabody-Martini (P-M) Rifles. $7450 + S/H.

ROW #1 - Peabody-Martini (P-M) block. Two Metcalfe straps, one complete and one in parts
ROW #2 - Loaded early TD Block and hanger, Loaded P-M block with shorter hanger, TD loaded block torn, but unopened
Row #3 - Unloaded early TD Block, Three TD block hangers (minty), sealed TD block

The image below shows Lt. Metcalfe loading a modified Peabody-Martini Rifle circa 1875

Contact Al Frasca at 937-399-5002 or e-mail him at: afrasca@erinet.com.


Entrenching Tool Handle

This is an original handle for the 1873 Entrenching Tool. It appears to be undamaged. $55 + S/H.
Contact Al Frasca at 937-399-5002 or e-mail him at: afrasca@erinet.com.



New Dental Tools for Gun Stock Craftsmen

These are new dental tools that can be used for wood stock customizing. $15 a set(9 tools), postage included.

Contact Al Frasca at 937-399-5002 or e-mail him at: afrasca@erinet.com.



Main Spring Vises

These are original main spring vises issued to troops. "US" marked one and the first one are sold.
$40 each + S/H
Contact Al Frasca at 937-399-5002 or e-mail him at: afrasca@erinet.com.



Metcalfe Straps for Rifles

These are original Metcalfe straps for insertion in the specially manufactured stock.
$250 each + S/H
Contact Al Frasca at 937-399-5002 or e-mail him at: afrasca@erinet.com.





MODEL 1876 TOOLS FOR THE MCKEEVER POUCH


These tools are not commonly found and fit in the pocket of the various McKeever cartridge boxes produced. They are in excellent condition and are $25 each or two for $45 + S/H.


Contact Al Frasca at 937-399-5002 or e-mail him at: afrasca@erinet.com.





Taps for Trapdoors


These three taps are for all the threaded holes found in a 50-70 or 45-70 Springfield except the tang hole in the trigger plate.
Tap sizes: (Whitworth)
5/32"- 26TPI (Sight)
3/16"- Sold 26 TPI (Sear & Bridle)
7/32"- 26TPI (Tang Bolt)
Cost for the set of three is $65 which includes postage in the USA
Contact Al Frasca at 937-399-5002 or e-mail him at: afrasca@erinet.com.





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