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H&R CAVALRY CARBINE Info needed if you please
« on: June 25, 2009, 03:24:36 AM »
 Gentlemen;

 I'd like to know if any of y'all would have a copy of the original manual for the H&R CAVALRY CARBINE (1873 Springfield copy) and or a Schematic of this weapon or know of where one can be obtained. I've had this Carbine for years and now need to take it apart. I know that parts are different from the original and any help will be appreciated.

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Re: H&R CAVALRY CARBINE Info needed if you please
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2009, 07:49:16 AM »
This exploded view is of a Pedersoli but whould be very close.
http://www.vtigunparts.com/store/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=63&cat=Pedersoli+Springfield+Trapdoor+Carbine

Off the top of my head from my memory of my H&R Officer's model, the screws, the trigger plate, the thumb latch, are different. There may be other parts that are different too, these are just the ones I remember.
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Re: H&R CAVALRY CARBINE Info needed if you please
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2009, 08:14:25 AM »
If I remember correctly, those rifles came out in the 70s. I sure would like to come across one of those these days for sale.
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Re: H&R CAVALRY CARBINE Info needed if you please
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2009, 09:05:49 AM »
Not to rub any noses - but I got an Officer's Model that was purchased in 1971 (the Centennial years for H&R were 1871-1971), and put under the bed without being fired.

The owner literally forgot about it completely...

As to the manual - reprints are available - none show any take-down methods.

The only difference is that the breechblock is integral to the receiver - many of the parts were refurbished originals, since they were in abundance when H&R decided on building these weapons.

The stocks on the H&R's are somewhat more slender at the wrist - but not something to be concerned about.

Pedersoli was buying the Officer's Rifles some time back - before they came out with theirs...

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Re: H&R CAVALRY CARBINE Info needed if you please
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2009, 03:39:05 AM »
If I remember correctly, those rifles came out in the 70s. I sure would like to come across one of those these days for sale.

I found one in a Franklin, NC Pawn Shop @ an Asking $375 , it was in near NIB cond. I offerd $350 and took it home...
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Re: H&R CAVALRY CARBINE Info needed if you please
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2009, 07:49:41 AM »
I traded a days labor changing the heads on a friends tractor engine for my officer's model.
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Re: H&R CAVALRY CARBINE Info needed if you please
« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2009, 08:54:02 AM »
I'm sure I won't be lucky enough to find one for a bargain price.
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Re: H&R CAVALRY CARBINE Info needed if you please
« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2009, 09:33:04 PM »
Howdy Pards
I have a H&R Cavalry Carbine that I got from a friend . He didn't like the factory rear sight , so he ordered an original 1879 rear carbine sight . Yes it's a real sweetheart . I got 3 boxes of  carbine loads today plan on smoking up the country side tomorrow .
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Re: H&R CAVALRY CARBINE Info needed if you please
« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2009, 10:29:08 PM »
I have an original H&R catalog listing the Trapdoor rifles they used to offer, I can read it and see if there is any information that might be of use to you. I have no way of scanning the catalog, otherwise I'd send you its entire contents, pictures and all.


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Re: H&R CAVALRY CARBINE Info needed if you please
« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2009, 10:32:36 PM »
Gun Parts Corp. should have the parts diagram for your carbine.

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Re: H&R CAVALRY CARBINE Info needed if you please
« Reply #10 on: June 27, 2009, 10:20:31 PM »
There was one of the Cavalry Models on Gunbroker for $500 today.  Last I saw no one had bid on it yet.
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« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2009, 08:22:37 AM »
Oops!  I see it sold on the 25th.  Pretty appropriate day for it to sell!
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« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2009, 10:30:30 AM »
Missed it by that Much!
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Re: H&R CAVALRY CARBINE Info needed if you please
« Reply #13 on: April 26, 2011, 10:20:26 AM »
You might try the bulletin board on “ www.trapdoorcollector.com “. I remember some discussion about the H & R trapdoors on the board.

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Re: H&R CAVALRY CARBINE Info needed if you please
« Reply #14 on: April 26, 2011, 04:40:26 PM »
TLD:  Are you still looking for a H&R Cavalry Carbine.  I purchased one resently.  It is at 3B having an original 1879 sight installed.
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Re: H&R CAVALRY CARBINE Info needed if you please
« Reply #15 on: May 15, 2011, 07:27:42 AM »
FYI - There are a couple of H & R Officer's Models on Gunbroker right now, at $600 and under.  Just search H & R Trapdoor.
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