I haven't bought it yet. Probably going to do so next month or in August (depending on how a few things go) Looking forward to it. Speaking of John Ford Reference library. I remember all his movies having the Cavlary using Trapdoor Carbines and everybody else (cowboys, ranchers etc.) using Winchesters or Henrys. Fort Apache, She Wore A Yellow Ribbon, Rio Grande, The Searchers, Cheyenne Autumn.
I look forward to getting this rifle. It is classic looking and will go well with my U.S. stamped Uberti Schofield 7 inch. I always like to have long gun hand gun combos for all my guns.
I have a M-1 Carbine and AR-15 to go with a Springfield Armory G.I. 1911A1. I have two Colt Official Polices and a S&W M-15 to go with a Remington 870 Police Magnum 12 gauge. I have a S&W M-28 6 inch .357 Magnum and a Python 4 inch and a Ruger Super Blackhawk 10 inch .44 Magnum to go with my Remington 700 .30-06.
Now I am after a Springfield Trapdoor Carbine to go with my 7 inch Schofield