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shafter · April 21, 2012, 07:27 PM

Good evening,

I am trying to disassemble an original Trapdoor Springfield, Model 1884. I have removed the barrel and the trigger guard but I'm wondering if there is anything I should worry about in removing the side plate. Does it just come right off or are there springs that can pop out if I remove it? I want to obtain some replacement parts because the hammer clicks as its being drawn back but when the trigger is pulled there it doesn't fall forward like it should.

Any info would be greatly appreciated!

April 21, 2012, 07:27 PM	#1
shafter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2009 Posts: 1,624	Calling Trapdoor Springfield owners Good evening, I am trying to disassemble an original Trapdoor Springfield, Model 1884. I have removed the barrel and the trigger guard but I'm wondering if there is anything I should worry about in removing the side plate. Does it just come right off or are there springs that can pop out if I remove it? I want to obtain some replacement parts because the hammer clicks as its being drawn back but when the trigger is pulled there it doesn't fall forward like it should. Any info would be greatly appreciated!