Hi Folks, Haven't been here for quite a while, but I still remember what a great resource this site is, so I can't think of a better place to ask this question.
I still have it in my head to find an 1873 Model Springfield Trapdoor. The issue I am finding is that the prices have gone completely out of this World, and we aren't talking really great quality either. I know I could buy a modern Pedersoli but I'm not nuts about purchasing a gun that looks like something for which I would be accosted by a 5yo demanding it back.
Now we all know there are nefarious guys who will try to build something and pass it off as something else. However, have any folks decided to build their own out of spare parts? I mean, if a person didn't care about provenance, but simply wanted to build a shooter out of the best quality parts to be found ...... well, are there folks who have done this.......successfully? Thoughts?
Best Wishes,
Bruce