Original U.S. Springfield Model 1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 45051 with New Jersey Surcharge - Made in 1896 U.S. Machine Guns There are a few moth

There are a few  moth nips on the band and crown

some evidence does exist to show that while they were not accepted as an official British shoulder arm until 1794

There is a banner wrapped around the wreath that reads UND IHR HABT DOCH GESIEGT ("And yet you have triumphed")

though there are examples that were worn earlier than 1926

The belt measures approximately 30 inches from buckle to clip

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 45051 with New Jersey Surcharge - Made in 1896 U.S. Machine Guns There are a few mothOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition early production (1896) Springfield Krag Jrgensen M1896 Rifle, the standard U. S. Long arm of the time. It measures was 49 inches (1,200 mm) in overall length weighing 9. 3 pounds with a 30 inch (760 mm) barrel. The The Springfield Model 189299 KragJrgensen rifle is a Norwegian designed bolt action rifle that was adopted in 1892 as the standard United States Army military longarm,