Does anyone make and install new barrels for the Trapdoor? Or, there wouldn’t be some magical trove of NOS barrels hidden somewhere?
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Does anyone make and install new barrels for the Trapdoor? Or, there wouldn’t be some magical trove of NOS barrels hidden somewhere?
Do you want a sporter or full military?
Military profile.
I bought a couple off Ebay, not new but serviceable.
re-lining is an option also
http://texas-mac.com/Relining_a_Spri...s%20techniques.
You can check with Bobby Hoyt also about getting the rifle rebored or Relined back to .45/70
Second on Bobby Hoyt for a reline. Trapdoor barrels are thin so you want a smith with experience.
Another + 1 on Bobby Hoyt.
hmmm.. I have a Trapdoor in 50-70. I wonder if it could be relined to 45-70 easier than a 45-70 barrel.
Thank you guys for the great suggestions!
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Abert Rim
Is Bobby Hoyt still active?
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??
He was as of 2021. I had an 1863 Springfield done that summer.Quote:
Originally Posted by namsag
Robert Hoyt
2379 Mt. Hope Rd
Fairfield, Pa.
17320
717 642 6696
Thank you!