Original U.S. Springfield Model 1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 54833 with M1902 Sight - Made in 1896 U.S. Air Force when the Paratroopers were much

when the Paratroopers were much smaller in number than the fully outfitted divisions they became later in the war

On 15 July 1943

All in great condition and ready to display

It is speculated that "ARTHUR" may have been Arthur Conan Doyle the Author of SHERLOCK HOLMES who was also known to be part of this circle of friends

It has been in our possession for nearly a decade and we only began proper research within the past year

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 54833 with M1902 Sight - Made in 1896 U.S. Air Force when the Paratroopers were muchOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice 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, chambered in U.