Original U.S. Springfield Model 1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 107689 - Made in 1898 German Military Maps when the bronze barrel jacket

when the bronze barrel jacket was replaced by a more economical steel one

This is an original M-1860 U

The interior shell is maker marked and dated

The cock (hammer) was replaced during the period of service with one from a British musket of the period (typical Colonial repair)

Not offered for many years

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 107689 - Made in 1898 German Military Maps when the bronze barrel jacketOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice late production (1898) Krag 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. S. caliber . 30 40