Original U.S. WWII Era M1903 Springfield Training/Drill Rifle Category_Accessories This was to allow access

This was to allow access to the pockets when a trooper was wearing their field equipment

This was at the hour before dusk and Corporal Murray saw him fall

The engraving on the top of the barrel is somewhat faint due to wear and light peppering:

[2] or eitherFortitudo Eius Rempublicam Tenet (Latin: 'His bravery [or strength] preserves [or defends] the state')

Edward J Handelman ASN 13171441 from Pittsburgh

Original U.S. WWII Era M1903 Springfield Training/Drill Rifle Category_Accessories This was to allow accessOriginal Items: Very Few Available. These are solid examples of M1903 Springfield training rifles which would have also been used as drill rifles on the parade field or within a JROTC command element. The rifles have a wood stock, working spring loaded bolt, front sight and may or may not have sling swivels present. Comes ready for display. The M1903 Springfield, officially the United States Rifle, Caliber . 30 06, Model 1903, is an American five