and it looks like an unissued rifle that was stored in not the best location for a long period of time
The close resemblance is the reason why many collectors assumed that the acceptance mark B2 stands for Wilkinson
This is a fantastic early example of the Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle
His name is in the hat
and then was registered by his sons with Solingen authorities on 31 October 1902
Original U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor .45-70 Rifle with Standard Cleaning Rod and Excellent Bore, 1885, Serial No. 282225 British Documents & Books and it looks like anOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor . 45 70 Government rifle, serial number 282225, manufactured in approximately May 1885. It remains in very good service used condition with a pleasing aged patina, standard cleaning rod, Model 1884 serrated trigger, Buffington rear sight, two barrel bands, both sling swivels, stacking swivel, and an excellent bright bore with crisp rifling. This is an antique