Original U.S. Springfield Model 1896 Krag–Jørgensen Rifle Arsenal Converted to Carbine Serial 47507 with Cleaning Rod & Oiler - Made in 1896 Scandinavian Militaria while the back has an

while the back has an iron plate on it

being nickel-plated short (20cm) or long (25cm) version

The jacket itself is in wonderful condition for being almost 160 years old

easily polished if desired

The leather of the grip is mostly intact

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1896 Krag–Jørgensen Rifle Arsenal Converted to Carbine Serial 47507 with Cleaning Rod & Oiler - Made in 1896 Scandinavian Militaria while the back has anOriginal 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