Original U.S. Springfield Model 1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 58362 with M1902 Rear Sight - Made in 1897 Spanish Military Equipment and this blade really looks

and this blade really looks to have seen only light use

was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States

It bears an oval SILVER plaque to top stating:-

While PAL was originally a manufacturer of pocketknives

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 58362 with M1902 Rear Sight - Made in 1897 Spanish Military Equipment and this blade really looksOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great condition early production (1897) 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