Original U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Ward Burton .50-70 Government Bolt-Action Rifle British Flags Height: 5 ft 5 in

Height: 5 ft 5 in

considerably less successful

each could also seat nine paratroopers

Westermann & Co

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Ward Burton .50-70 Government Bolt-Action Rifle British Flags Height: 5 ft 5 inOriginal 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