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American officers
This is a wonderful WWII China Burma India Theater grouping named to a Technical Sergeant Huck
with some corner separation on the lid
we have not been able to translate the characters fully
and wooden carry box
Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1874 with Early Long Wrist, Stepped Rear Sight, and Cleaning Rod - Serial 32005 Military Books & Documents American officersOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a VERY early example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, with several features that were changed in the subsequent years. The most noticeable of these appearance wise are the early 1st pattern "stepped" M1873 rear sight and "long wrist" on the stock. This is the weapon used, in its carbine form, by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. The breech