Post by Local Boy on May 15th, 2020 at 5:17pm
Holy Smokes!!!
If the serial number is correct, you have a "Model 1896 Carbine Issued To Personnel Of The 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry (Rough Riders) in 1898" according to Mallory's "The Krag Rifle Story" appendix 19. It was issued to Edw. 8. Arnold (that's how it's listed), Troop G.
It's also listed in appendix 20 as a 96 carbine, 1st USV Cav, dated 062098.
Looks like the company W. Stokes Kirk may have had their way with it.
Many company's at the turn of the century like Stokes and Bannerman purchased military surplus rifles and modified them for resale.
Congrats on purchasing a nice piece of history!!!
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If the serial number is correct, you have a "Model 1896 Carbine Issued To Personnel Of The 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry (Rough Riders) in 1898" according to Mallory's "The Krag Rifle Story" appendix 19. It was issued to Edw. 8. Arnold (that's how it's listed), Troop G.
It's also listed in appendix 20 as a 96 carbine, 1st USV Cav, dated 062098.
Looks like the company W. Stokes Kirk may have had their way with it.
Many company's at the turn of the century like Stokes and Bannerman purchased military surplus rifles and modified them for resale.
Congrats on purchasing a nice piece of history!!!
krag_stokeskirk20sp.jpg ( 108 KB | 0
Downloads )
Krag_Stokes_Kirk_001.jpg ( 73 KB | 0
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