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U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 COMBINATION TOOL
The U.S. Model 1879 combination tool was the first regulation non-altered gun tool adopted in the post-Civil War period. It has a swinging arm screwdriver. Incorporartes a mainspring clamp, two screwdrivers and a band spring and tumbler pucnh. It was designed for use on the 45/70 Springfield Rifle and Carbine and fits the tool pocket in the McKeever cartridge boxes. The majority are marked ""U.S. MOD.1879". Very fine condition, markings are partly visible. REF. Dorsey BK1, P.168/3, 169 .