Original U.S. Antique Springfield M1898 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 116334 - Made in 1898 African Militaria They fought at Lake Champlain

They fought at Lake Champlain against Rebel Forces led by Benedict Arnold

The compass body can be released to turn in its cradle

it still has the brass delay tube with Japanese markings attached to the fuse

It hit lines of communications and other targets during March and April 1945 to support the advance of British Eighth Army in northern Italy

Manufacturer data tag inside neck reads:

Original U.S. Antique Springfield M1898 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 116334 - Made in 1898 African Militaria They fought at Lake ChamplainOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice early production (1898) Krag M1898 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. S. caliber . 30 40