Original U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Ward Burton .50-70 Government Bolt-Action Rifle U.S. Replica making this an extremely desirable

making this an extremely desirable set ready to display

We have only ever encountered three original examples

The Werndl was principally the invention of Karel Holub who associated with Josef Werndl

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Original U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Ward Burton .50-70 Government Bolt-Action Rifle U.S. Replica making this an extremely desirableOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Ward Burton, which was not received enthusiastically by troops, was one of the first bolt action rifles to see U. S. military service. Approximately 1,000 of these . 50 caliber centerfire cartridge rifles were manufactured at the U. S. Armory at Springfield, Massachusetts for Army trials. U. S. Springfield Armory Model 1871 Ward Burton Bolt Action Rifle (single shot breech loading black powder cartridge