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Old 05-29-2015 | 01:39 AM
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Wingbone
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Originally Posted by super_hunt54
Then what you have is an 1888 Model design. The 1888 was made from 1888-1893. If memory serves me correctly, I believe it was the last Black Powder version of the Trapdoor design by Springfield. The next Military design by Springfield was the M1903.
I think the Krag got stuck in there before the '03. It was the first smokeless powder American issue.
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