Original U.S. Springfield Model 1892 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 23975 Converted to M1896 - Made in 1895 U.S. Navy The shell chin strap is

The shell chin strap is a replacement

The shape of the lock indicates it was definitely made as a Brown Bess flintlock

This is a genuine Special Naval Landing Forces (SNLF) helmet

with a repair in two areas where the chinstrap has been broken and sewn together

Year of Manufacture: circa 1819

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1892 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 23975 Converted to M1896 - Made in 1895 U.S. Navy The shell chin strap isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rare early production (1895) Krag M1892 Rifle. It measures was 49 inches (1,200 mm) in overall length weighing 9. 3 pounds with a 30 inch (760 mm) barrel. M1892 Krag Rifles had a magazine cut off that operated in the up position. M1892s can also be identified by the single piece cleaning rod stored under the barrel. Interestingly, because it took two years to retool for production, model 1892 Krags have