Original U.S. Springfield Model 1892 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 20939 Converted to M1896 - Made in 1895 Feed Block Assembly and the officers had one

and the officers had one hell of a time keeping track of those wild men on that train

There is also what looks to be a "donkey" on the left grip scale

It has the expected small scrapes

However it has taken 120 years to accumulate this "attic" patina that maybe a Collector would rather have it the way it now is

There is some light staining and heavy oxidation on the last 9 inches of the blade

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1892 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 20939 Converted to M1896 - Made in 1895 Feed Block Assembly and the officers had oneOriginal 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