Thanks, 1918 is correct. I consulted a bit with Bert on this rifle a couple of weeks ago, have been trying to deal with a big box store since then as a C&R and it’s been frustrating. At Bert’s suggestion I purchased & read Campbell’s books on the single shots awhile back so I’ve been doing my homework. I like the history of the 87 as well as the earlier muskets. As you know my .22 collection is growing so this was a logical addition to my little collection.

Thanks, Erin. Don’t see them around here much either. This one came from Nebraska by way of Ohio with a weekend trip to Tennessee. Long story that can’t be told here. Weather at the moment is freezing drizzle, us Texicans don’t do well in those conditions so the range trip probably won’t happen tomorrow.

Come to think of it I’ve been cooped up in the house for a couple of days and I have a bullet trap around here somewhere. A 50 foot range is no problem but there’s a smoke alarm near the firing line.

I was hoping it wouldn’t chamber a .22lr. Was planning on sending it back if it would. It doesn’t seem to need cleaning, shows all the signs of a recent detail stripping and cleaning so will likely not need another while I own it. Will call before I wade in, Campbell’s essay on the subject seemed to have some vague areas.

Mike