I'm new here, just picked up my Grandfather's Krag from my Dad. It's in good condition, but I am confused about where it falls in the history of Krags. It's a constabulary style rifle with the bayonet attachment, but the 1896 date doesn't seem to fit with the 1898 production date I have been reading about. Were there earlier productions of this type? Does anyone have any info on this model? Pictures attached. Thanks.

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