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  1. 03-19-2019, 08:43 AM #1
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    TD Gemmer pics

    Per requests.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails DSCN0417-2.jpg   DSCN0008.jpg   DSCN0007.jpg   DSCN0005.jpg  
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  2. 03-19-2019, 11:39 AM #2
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    Oh that is just cool. Thanks for posting them
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  3. 03-19-2019, 11:47 AM #3
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    Another Thanks for the pics. Very nice rifle
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  4. 03-19-2019, 12:10 PM #4
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    Nice one...
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  5. 03-19-2019, 01:37 PM #5
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    By golly!!!! A Trapdoor CAN be made attractive!!! I am a sucker for a Gemmer anything.
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  6. 03-19-2019, 02:59 PM #6
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    I have always admired Tds and that one is one to drool over for sure!
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  7. 03-19-2019, 08:42 PM #7
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    That is gorgeous!
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  8. 03-20-2019, 08:26 AM #8
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    That is a beautiful rifle. It looks like the hammer was changed out - Is the rest of the lock original?
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  9. 03-20-2019, 08:39 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by BrentD View Post
    That is a beautiful rifle. It looks like the hammer was changed out - Is the rest of the lock original?
    The lock is a Davis Hawken type. The nose of the hammer is extended to reach the firing pin. Extending the striker tit was another option. Some Gemmer TD builders have used a Springfield lock that complicates the use of double set triggers since it doesn't have a fly. Most TD locks have a 3 click tumbler which may be even more of a problem, although I can't say I ever looked into it.
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  10. 03-20-2019, 08:45 AM #10
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    Were original Gemmers made with different locks or with the originals? I guess I don't know much about Gemmers, but I thought they were usually build around the original lock and hammer.

    I have often thought about making one as hunting rifle.
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  11. 03-20-2019, 11:42 AM #11
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    Here's mine. I built this around 1983 on an original 1870 Springfield action and hammer, with a repro 1864 Springfield lock, in .50-70 Govt. Barrel rifled (7-groove LH twist) and chambered by Rich Hoch, of custom bullet mold fame. Full curly maple stock, nitric acid/iron filings stain with heat applied. Then many hand-rubbed coats of oil finish. Iron hardware, L&R triggers and guard. Shoots like a champ.









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  12. 03-20-2019, 02:54 PM #12
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    These are some fine rifles.
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  13. 03-20-2019, 02:55 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by flint45 View Post
    These are some fine rifles.
    You are prone to understatement!
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  14. 03-20-2019, 03:38 PM #14
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    I enlarged the pictures and the details are awesome!!!
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  15. 03-20-2019, 05:13 PM #15
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    Beautiful rifle.
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