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varsity07840
03-19-2019, 08:43 AM
Per requests.
bigted
03-19-2019, 11:39 AM
Oh that is just cool. Thanks for posting them
country gent
03-19-2019, 11:47 AM
Another Thanks for the pics. Very nice rifle
Sig556r
03-19-2019, 12:10 PM
Nice one...
sharps4590
03-19-2019, 01:37 PM
By golly!!!! A Trapdoor CAN be made attractive!!! I am a sucker for a Gemmer anything.
oldred
03-19-2019, 02:59 PM
I have always admired Tds and that one is one to drool over for sure!
DaveM
03-19-2019, 08:42 PM
That is gorgeous!
BrentD
03-20-2019, 08:26 AM
That is a beautiful rifle. It looks like the hammer was changed out - Is the rest of the lock original?
varsity07840
03-20-2019, 08:39 AM
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.
BrentD
03-20-2019, 08:45 AM
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.
John in PA
03-20-2019, 11:42 AM
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.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/jwellsgnr/gemmertrapdoor020.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/jwellsgnr/gemmertrapdoor024.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/jwellsgnr/gemmertrapdoor029.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/jwellsgnr/gemmertrapdoor031.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/jwellsgnr/gemmertrapdoor033.jpg
flint45
03-20-2019, 02:54 PM
These are some fine rifles.
BrentD
03-20-2019, 02:55 PM
These are some fine rifles.

You are prone to understatement! :)
rcslotcar
03-20-2019, 03:38 PM
I enlarged the pictures and the details are awesome!!!
varsity07840
03-20-2019, 05:13 PM
Beautiful rifle.