Original U.S. Springfield Model 1896 .30-40 Krag–Jørgensen Carbine Serial 87982 with Replaced Sights - Made in 1897 Martini-Henry Rifles though they are somewhatdark in

though they are somewhatdark in color due to staining

and Japan was threatening from the north

of the smith it was made by: 兼 宗

the miniature pin for the above award

The top of the galley next to the handle is stamped 5994

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1896 .30-40 Krag–Jørgensen Carbine Serial 87982 with Replaced Sights - Made in 1897 Martini-Henry Rifles though they are somewhatdark inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the very hard to find Springfield Model 1896 KragJrgensen Carbine, in very good honest condition. It does not look to ever have been set up with a saddle ring, which is not out of the ordinary, and it also looks to have been modified post service with sights for more accurate shooting. The front sight was removed, and a ramp base with a dovetailed sight with a brass blaze was installed,