Allentown Gun Show - Forks of the Delaware Historical Arms Society

[Noah_Zark]

. . . Would I be likely to find a decent 1888 Trapdoor at this show . . .

Absolutely.

. . . for a reasonable price?

Doubtful, using my definition of the word "reasonable."

You might find rougher examples in the $800+ range, and "decent" examples in the $1200 to $1500 range.

There's always an exception, but in my experience of attending the FOTD shows as a member for the past 4 years is what I base my remarks on.

That said, DO GO. It's a 19th century weaponalooza and well worth the price of admission for a collector interested in arms of that period.

Noah