Original U.S. Springfield M1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 42977 with M1902 Rear Sight, Cleaning Rod & Oiler - Made in 1896 Sharps Rifle Ralph Gordon Thompson (born December

Ralph Gordon Thompson (born December 15

in Menden/Iserlohn was selected as the sole manufacturer of "Artikel 17

LEE is not listed as a Gunsmith in London despite what the engraving suggests but very possibly he was the Owner of a Company of "Outfitters" supplying English /American Customers

After a two-day train trip

Original U.S. Springfield M1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 42977 with M1902 Rear Sight, Cleaning Rod & Oiler - Made in 1896 Sharps Rifle Ralph Gordon Thompson (born DecemberOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great condition 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. Like many early examples, it later had the rear sight updated as improvements were made. The The Springfield Model 189299 KragJrgensen rifle is a Norwegian designed bolt action rifle