SPRINGFIELD — A rare antique rifle, one of only four of its kind manufactured at the Springfield Armory, is back in the hands of the U.S. government, according to court documents unsealed this week.

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Troop 11 visits Springfield Armory Scouts from Leominster Boy Scout Troop 11 pose in front of the “Organ of Muskets” at the Springfield Armory National Historic Park during Feb. vacation.

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