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1896 Krag and a trapdoor advice?

gearheaddad
An old guy I know asked me if I was interested in buying an 1896 Springfield 30-40 Krag Rifle, an 1896 Springfield SRC 30-40 Krag, and an 1884 Springfield Trapdoor 45/70. All three guns are in excellent shape, but the Trapdoor has the "bayonet ramrod" and a "block" of some sort, almost like a palm stop on the bottom of the buttstock right behind the grip. I'm not too familiar with any of these and have certainly never seen the "block" on the the trapdoor. However, it does look very period to the gun. I'm just wondering what ballpark figures you guys would throw at these three guns value. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Ed
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  • Doc
    Just guessing based on asking prices I've seen, I'd estimate around $500 for the Krag Rifle, $1,200 for the Carbine, and $600 for the Trapdoor.

    But these are just guesses.
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  • gearheaddad
    quote:Originally posted by SaxonPig
    Just guessing based on asking prices I've seen, I'd estimate around $500 for the Krag Rifle, $1,200 for the Carbine, and $600 for the Trapdoor.

    But these are just guesses.

    Thanks.
    Any other thoughts?
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  • Spider7115
    The "block" is a stock-grip or pistol-grip used to provide a more steady aim when shooting long ranges.
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  • gearheaddad
    quote:Originally posted by Spider7115
    The "block" is a stock-grip or pistol-grip used to provide a more steady aim when shooting long ranges.
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    Is it factory? help or hurt value?
    Thanks,
    Ed
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  • Spider7115
    quote:Originally posted by gearheaddad
    quote:Originally posted by Spider7115
    The "block" is a stock-grip or pistol-grip used to provide a more steady aim when shooting long ranges.
    S.906.jpg

    Is it factory? help or hurt value?
    Thanks,
    Ed

    It would hurt the value if you remove it since there will be a hole in the stock. The overall condition of the rifle and the originality of it are what is most important. The Trapdoor is one of the most common firearms with switched or updated parts. Bannerman bought literally thousands of these from the government and put them together in his castle. I've been collecting them for over 35 years and constantly come across a different "variation". Be sure you know which parts are correct (barrel bands, inspector marks, trigger, cleaning rod, etc.) before you put too much into it. Flayderman's Guide or www.trapdoorcollector.com are good sources.
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