Original U.S. Springfield M1896 Krag-Jørgensen Parade Rifle Serial 88049 with M1901 Rear Sight - Made in 1897 Revolutionary War First produced for Police use

First produced for Police use in the late Victorian era of the 1890s these were traditionally fitted with a very large magnifying lens 2

and in Ireland

These came from a great Manor House Estate Sale in England and all date to the to the 1800's

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Please see: page #216 in Edward Scott Meadows book US Military Holsters and Pistol Cartridge Boxes

Original U.S. Springfield M1896 Krag-Jørgensen Parade Rifle Serial 88049 with M1901 Rear Sight - Made in 1897 Revolutionary War First produced for Police useOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition mid late production (1897) 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. After military service it was tinned nickel plated for parade or drill use, and looks to have seen long service after that, as much of the plating is worn away. The The