Original U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Ward-Burton .50-70 Government Bolt Action Rifle German Helmets & Hats Exceptionally rare today we offer

Exceptionally rare today we offer these four on a first come first served basis

The rimfire firing pin on this example is missing

Most likely "sanitized" after the Night of the Long Knives and then used throughout the war

one horse in each pair of pulling horses or mules was also carrying a rider

All items are in very nice condition and comes more than ready for further research and display

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Ward-Burton .50-70 Government Bolt Action Rifle German Helmets & Hats Exceptionally rare today we offerOriginal 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,