Original U.S. Springfield M1896 Krag–Jørgensen Rifle Arsenal Converted to Saddle-Ring Carbine serial 27164 - Made in 1896 Martini-Henry Parts eventually serving a deputy operations

eventually serving  a deputy operations commander in Vietnam and partaking in 159 combat missions in an F-4 Phantom

as worn for ceremonial and formal occasions by firemen in the Third Reich during World War Two

all-weather capability

It comes complete with a wooden plug and remains of leather carry strap which is clearly of considerable age and is broken

Also sometimes referred to as a mechanic’s shirt

Original U.S. Springfield M1896 Krag–Jørgensen Rifle Arsenal Converted to Saddle-Ring Carbine serial 27164 - Made in 1896 Martini-Henry Parts eventually serving a deputy operationsOriginal 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 (1,042 mm) in overall length with a 22 inch (560 mm) barrel, and still has an intact saddle ring and sight guard. We are not sure why it was converted to a carbine, but it was definitely done at arsenal, as the