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That carbine appears to have a 1903-style front sight. Also, the trigger guard does not appear to look like a Krag's. Is that a reflection I'm seeing on the stock below the trigger guard or actually part of the guard itself? What's the story behind this photo?
AF Medic,
That doesn't really look like a Krag to me. Maybe a Snyder? or a trapdoor that got lost somehow? The front sight doesn't look right, either.
jn
1877 Springfield built for a soldier with short legs?
It looks like a trapdoor to me. You can see the top of the hammer spur. In front of that, the breech hinge??
1884 Trap Door carbine w/issue front sight cover. Ray
I had been about to say it looked like a Trapdoor in my first post, but I wasn't sure about the front sight. I didn't think about the possibility of a sight cover. I'd still like to know the story behind the photo if anyone knows. Can anyone ID the medal he's wearing?
I took the medal to be a marksman's shooting badge. My great Uncle was a Marine in 1919-1922 and his was VERY similar if not identical.
That's what I was wondering.
So, guys, is that a US Cavalryman? And if so, what is he doing in uniform with his service arm, getting a picture taken in England. Where is Salford? Is it close to one of those rifle ranges?
jn