Original U.S. Springfield M1896 Krag-Jørgensen Parade Rifle Serial 88049 with M1901 Rear Sight - Made in 1897 Category_Spade Grip Assembly 20 2nd Infantry Division Soldiers

20 2nd Infantry Division Soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor

as they are almost always lost

There were two revisions of the design

This particular example was found in upper New York State in "sleeper" condition

Original U.S. Springfield M1896 Krag-Jørgensen Parade Rifle Serial 88049 with M1901 Rear Sight - Made in 1897 Category_Spade Grip Assembly 20 2nd Infantry Division SoldiersOriginal 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