Original U.S. Antique Springfield Model 1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial No. 53417 - Made in 1896 One-of-a-Kind Before we reached the target

Before we reached the target I saw a dog fight between FW 190s and P51s

Feldwebel Franz Hagedorn (37 victories

The metal hardware shows some light oxidation and wear

These would be attached to a body sling to allow the carbine to hang down the trooper's right side

Original U.S. Antique Springfield Model 1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial No. 53417 - Made in 1896 One-of-a-Kind Before we reached the targetOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice early production (1896) Springfield Krag Jrgensen M1896 Rifle, the standard U. S. Long arm of the time. It measures was 49 inches (1,200 mm) in overall length weighing 9. 3 pounds with a 30 inch (760 mm) barrel. The The Springfield Model 189299 KragJrgensen rifle is a Norwegian designed bolt action rifle that was adopted in 1892 as the standard United States Army military longarm, chambered in U.