New Trapdoor barrels??

[namsag]

Does anyone make and install new barrels for the Trapdoor? Or, there wouldn’t be some magical trove of NOS barrels hidden somewhere?

[steveu]

Do you want a sporter or full military?

[namsag]

Military profile.

[elmacgyver0]

I bought a couple off Ebay, not new but serviceable.

[M-Tecs]

re-lining is an option also

http://texas-mac.com/Relining_a_Springfield_Trapdoor_Barrel.html#:~:tex t=To%20describe%20the%20relining%20process%20in%20 simple%20terms%2C,soldered%20or%20glued%20in%20pla ce%20using%20various%20techniques.

[LAGS]

You can check with Bobby Hoyt also about getting the rifle rebored or Relined back to .45/70

[1Hawkeye]

Second on Bobby Hoyt for a reline. Trapdoor barrels are thin so you want a smith with experience.

[bedbugbilly]

Another + 1 on Bobby Hoyt.

[bruce drake]

hmmm.. I have a Trapdoor in 50-70. I wonder if it could be relined to 45-70 easier than a 45-70 barrel.

[namsag]

Thank you guys for the great suggestions!

[Abert Rim]

Bruce, the .50-70 is a wonderful cartridge. If your barrel is sound, I sure wouldn't reline it. Just me, of course.

[bruce drake]

Bruce, the .50-70 is a wonderful cartridge. If your barrel is sound, I sure wouldn't reline it. Just me, of course.
Its a good barrel but Starline wants too much for their brass now a days.

[namsag]

Is Bobby Hoyt still active?

[porthos]

lets see; starline wants too much for their 50-70 brass. so, you would rather go to the expense to have the rifle relined and re chambered??

[Ithaca Gunner]

Is Bobby Hoyt still active?

He was as of 2021. I had an 1863 Springfield done that summer.

Robert Hoyt
2379 Mt. Hope Rd
Fairfield, Pa.
17320
717 642 6696

[namsag]

Thank you!