Original U.S. Antique Springfield Model 1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial No. 53417 - Made in 1896 One-of-a-Kind At 0200 March 10

At 0200 March 10

Army message center clock Mark 2 made by the Chelsea clock company

The metal parts of the grip are in great shape

which could explain that apart from storage wear it is in such good condition perhaps never having actually been issued

The metal hardware shows some light oxidation and wear

Original U.S. Antique Springfield Model 1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial No. 53417 - Made in 1896 One-of-a-Kind At 0200 March 10Original 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.