US Cavalry in England with Krag..

[A. F Medic]

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[kragluver]

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?

[jon_norstog]

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

[Pattern14]

1877 Springfield built for a soldier with short legs?

[browningautorifle]

It looks like a trapdoor to me. You can see the top of the hammer spur. In front of that, the breech hinge??

[rayg]

1884 Trap Door carbine w/issue front sight cover. Ray

[kragluver]

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?

[browningautorifle]

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.

[kragluver]

That's what I was wondering.

[jon_norstog]

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