Original U.S. Springfield M1896 Krag–Jørgensen Saddle-Ring Carbine serial 31121 with Sight Guard, Cleaning Rod & Oiler - Made in 1896 MG 42 Mounts almost as a last ditch

almost as a last ditch attempt to prolong the service life of the needle fire design

other than an early 1928 published capture report giving its dimensions and weight

Because all seven of the main roads in the Ardennes converged on the small town of Bastogne

the 29th Division had participated in seven major offensives

Each Bayonet is stamped on the 9 1/2" blade "FG " over "GY" standing for "FEMURA FEGYGER ES GEPGYAR

Original U.S. Springfield M1896 Krag–Jørgensen Saddle-Ring Carbine serial 31121 with Sight Guard, Cleaning Rod & Oiler - Made in 1896 MG 42 Mounts almost as a last ditchOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the very hard to find Springfield Model 1896 KragJrgensen Carbine, which still has an intact saddle ring and sight guard. It is in very good honest condition, with no signs of an arsenal recondition or other restoration refinishing efforts. It has a lovely gently worn patina of age from decades of careful cleaning and storage. It measures approximately 41 inches (1,042 mm) in overall