Original U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag–Jørgensen Saddle Carbine - Manufactured in 1898 Percusion Muskets Rear Admiral Francis Farington Gardner

Rear Admiral Francis Farington Gardner

who worked from 1745 until 1810 who later made weapons for the British Tax authority

Decals are no longer present/visible

The design features an upper consisting of a layer of rubber between two layers of fabric

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag–Jørgensen Saddle Carbine - Manufactured in 1898 Percusion Muskets Rear Admiral Francis Farington GardnerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is great example of the very hard to find Springfield Model 1898 KragJrgensen Saddle Carbine. Unlike most examples, this was not upgraded later to 1902 standards, and also it was not fitted with a saddle ring as most were (See Flayderman's Guide to Antique Firearms). Only 5001 were ever made, compared to many more rifles. These used by Cavalry units, such as "the Rough Riders" in Cuba, this is perhaps the last