Original U.S. Springfield M1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 42977 with M1902 Rear Sight, Cleaning Rod & Oiler - Made in 1896 Sharps Rifle First DayCulp's Hill was occupied

First DayCulp's Hill was occupied originally on the nightfall of July 1

The rest of the Engineers were mis-dropped deep behind German lines

LEE is not listed as a Gunsmith in London despite what the engraving suggests but very possibly he was the Owner of a Company of "Outfitters" supplying English /American Customers

foreign civilians

in Menden/Iserlohn was selected as the sole manufacturer of "Artikel 17

Original U.S. Springfield M1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 42977 with M1902 Rear Sight, Cleaning Rod & Oiler - Made in 1896 Sharps Rifle First DayCulp's Hill was occupiedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great 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. Like many early examples, it later had the rear sight updated as improvements were made. The The Springfield Model 189299 KragJrgensen rifle is a Norwegian designed bolt action rifle