Original U.S. Springfield M1896 Krag–Jørgensen Saddle-Ring Carbine serial 78732 with Sight Guard - Made in 1897 Price_over $990 The jackboot was replaced by

The jackboot was replaced by lesser quality ankle boots in the German army when leather became scarce in World War II

age appropriate wear

Both barrel bands still have their U markings

This one is however specifically designated for signal cartridges

There are some marking son the barrel knoxform

Original U.S. Springfield M1896 Krag–Jørgensen Saddle-Ring Carbine serial 78732 with Sight Guard - Made in 1897 Price_over $990 The jackboot was replaced byOriginal 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 does look to have had the stock reconditioned and varnished at some point, which has made the stock markings faint. Also the bolt and maybe the magazine floor plate may have been reblued at this time. It measures approximately 41 inches (1,042 mm) in overall