Cartouche - A mark, typically stamped into the wood, especially of an American military rifle. It shows the initials of the name of the accepting inspector and often, the date he accepted the firearm into service.

Cartouche on US Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor rifle, accepted by SWP in 1882.

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