Original U.S. Springfield M1896 .30-40 Krag Rifle Serial 83517 - Made in 1898 Snider Rifle Accessories as it has been sharpened

as it has been sharpened at least once

these paratroopers

indicating that this is truly an Infantry rifle

and other components have the serial number 3709 (often shortened to 709)

this is one of the very best examples of this belt you will every find on the market

Original U.S. Springfield M1896 .30-40 Krag Rifle Serial 83517 - Made in 1898 Snider Rifle Accessories as it has been sharpenedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice very mid production (1898) Krag M1896 Rifle. It measures was 49 inches (1,200 mm) in overall length weighing 9. 3 pounds with a 30 inch (760 mm) barrel. The M1896 rifle differs from the earlier M1892 version, in that the magazine cut off operates in down position and a three piece cleaning rod is stored in a butt trap. It also had an improved rear sight and tighter production tolerances to give