Original U.S. Springfield Model 1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 107689 - Made in 1898 German Military Maps This is an original M-1860

This is an original M-1860 U

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

The fighting along the west and northwest perimeter in the Ophuesden (the Island) area was as intense as any fighting in the area

It has never been sewn onto a uniform

even though the tags originated from different Ersatz units

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 107689 - Made in 1898 German Military Maps This is an original M-1860Original 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