Original U.S. Springfield M1896 Krag-Jørgensen Parade Rifle Serial 88049 with M1901 Rear Sight - Made in 1897 Category_Night Sights " to secure the Mortain-Avranches

" to secure the Mortain-Avranches corridor and to rescue the 30th Division's "Lost Battalion" August 7–13

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As previously noted they are both numbered 943 to the gun on their interiors

These were most likely brought home by a USGI during or after the Second World War

Original U.S. Springfield M1896 Krag-Jørgensen Parade Rifle Serial 88049 with M1901 Rear Sight - Made in 1897 Category_Night Sights " to secure the Mortain-AvranchesOriginal 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