Original U.S. Springfield Model 1896 Krag–Jørgensen Rifle Arsenal Converted to Carbine Serial 47507 with Cleaning Rod & Oiler - Made in 1896 Flintlock Muskets and Rifles - US Compass

- US Compass

with much of the finish retained

This fine example is in very good service used condition

Excellent condition spiked steel hand guard

but this example is the more standard triangular type

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1896 Krag–Jørgensen Rifle Arsenal Converted to Carbine Serial 47507 with Cleaning Rod & Oiler - Made in 1896 Flintlock Muskets and Rifles - US CompassOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of a Springfield KragJrgensen Carbine, which began life as a full length M1896 rifle, and since then looks to have had a long history. It measures approximately 41 inches (1,048 mm) in overall length with a 21 inch (552 mm) barrel, and still has an intact saddle ring and sight guard barrel band. We are not sure why it was converted to a carbine, but it was definitely done at