Originally Posted by bsteele
The buttplate on the Springfield is from a Mannlicher-Schoenauer 1903. There is typically room under the trap for 3 cartridges. Sometimes a cleaning kit.

The clip on rear barrel sight is not an improvement.

I disagree with you about the buttplate it is not from an Mannlicher-Schoenauer and looks homemade, but I agree with you on the rear barrel sight. I was bothered by the 20 inch barrel and the non-matching sling swivels.