Original U.S. Springfield M1896 Krag-Jørgensen Parade Rifle Serial 88049 with M1901 Rear Sight - Made in 1897 Revolutionary War And -- well

And -- well

But today the 28th Infantry Division goes by the name given to it by General Pershing during World War I: "Iron Division"

with typical wear from years of service

First produced for Police use in the late Victorian era of the 1890s these were traditionally fitted with a very large magnifying lens 2

Please see: page #216 in Edward Scott Meadows book US Military Holsters and Pistol Cartridge Boxes

Original U.S. Springfield M1896 Krag-Jørgensen Parade Rifle Serial 88049 with M1901 Rear Sight - Made in 1897 Revolutionary War And -- wellOriginal 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