Original U.S. Springfield M1896 Krag–Jørgensen Saddle-Ring Carbine serial 76279 with Sight Guard - Made in 1897 Antique Cartridge Firearms This stamped sheet steel construction

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Original U.S. Springfield M1896 Krag–Jørgensen Saddle-Ring Carbine serial 76279 with Sight Guard - Made in 1897 Antique Cartridge Firearms This stamped sheet steel constructionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the very hard to find Springfield Model 1896 KragJrgensen Carbine, which definitely looks to have been reconditioned at some point. The metalwork is mostly a very dark blue, and there are definitely signs of buffing to remove past oxidation. This has made the receiver markings somewhat faint, however it also makes this a really great looking example of a Krag carbine. It measures