Original U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Ward-Burton .50-70 Government Bolt Action Rifle Magazines showing a lot less powder

showing a lot less powder burn than the surrounding areas

with evidence of past oxidation on the blade cleaned away

This non-firing BATF approved Sten Mk II is made up of all original parts on a BATF approved re-welded original receiver

based in the city of Speyer on the Rhein River

There is also a CROWN / 21 proof mark on the lock plate as well

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Ward-Burton .50-70 Government Bolt Action Rifle Magazines showing a lot less powderOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. Springfield Model 1871 Ward Burton . 50 70 Government single shot bolt action rifle, one of the earliest bolt action arms adopted for U. S. military trials. Approximately 1,011 rifles of this pattern were manufactured at Springfield Armory, and surviving examples are notably scarce. This rifle retains its Federal eagle and U. S. SPRINGFIELD 1871 markings, Ward Burton patent inscription,