The Brown/van Choate Trials Rifle, a rare 1871 design, was evaluated in the 1872 US military trials. It features an internal hammer and a unique double-trigger system for cocking and firing. Design flaws, such as a fixed extractor and impractical bolt tension adjustment, led to its failure in trials. Its rarity makes it a significant piece of US military firearm development history.
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