Since I was made aware of it, this reproduction has fascinated me. I was wondering has anyone here actually purchased one? I do not have access to the reproduction, or an original to compare it to so I have been comparing photos.
the best pictures of an original I have been able to find are at
http://www.lodgewood.com/carbine%201847.htm and
Loyalist sent me the pictures I have attached below. In comparing the two the most noticeable differences are the length of the barrel past the forearm where the swivel ram rod attaches, the trigger, and the shape of the hammer spur having slightly more curve to it in the original. Also the trigger guard has a vestige of where the sling swivel would attach on an 1842. I expect Loyalist just didn't retool for the carbine.
Here is a link to their site.
Given these flaws, can anyone with a more experienced eye spot any other deficiencies? Are these inaccuracies any more obvious or harder to fix than the Italian reproductions we are so familiar with?
the best pictures of an original I have been able to find are at
http://www.lodgewood.com/carbine%201847.htm and
Loyalist sent me the pictures I have attached below. In comparing the two the most noticeable differences are the length of the barrel past the forearm where the swivel ram rod attaches, the trigger, and the shape of the hammer spur having slightly more curve to it in the original. Also the trigger guard has a vestige of where the sling swivel would attach on an 1842. I expect Loyalist just didn't retool for the carbine.
Here is a link to their site.
Given these flaws, can anyone with a more experienced eye spot any other deficiencies? Are these inaccuracies any more obvious or harder to fix than the Italian reproductions we are so familiar with?
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