Original U.S. Springfield Model 1896 Krag–Jørgensen Rifle Arsenal Converted to Saddle-Ring Carbine serial 86306 - Made in 1897 Brunswick Rifle which is why the logo

which is why the logo is a bit sunken in

These experimental knives were the result

an Operational Training Unit (OTU)

The leather is a bit worn and cracked

36 Caliber this appears just as a down sized Colt 1851 Navy would appear

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1896 Krag–Jørgensen Rifle Arsenal Converted to Saddle-Ring Carbine serial 86306 - Made in 1897 Brunswick Rifle which is why the logoOriginal 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 (1,057 mm) in overall length with a 22 inch (560 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