CAVU45, sounds like time to trade in some of that plastic and aluminum for some walnut and steel. Since you're asking about the 1884 uniform, of course a trapdoor or Krag would be nice, but remember, while most of our members stay with US equipment, the foreign stuff is welcome too! I shoot a Lebel a lot, but they're a bit scarce, it seems. But a Hex receiver Mosin Nagant, or most any small ring Mauser would get you in the military classes. And Remington Rolling Blocks armed about 2/3 of the armies of the world at one time or another.