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MODEL 1896 CARBINE SCABBARD FOR THE SPRINGFIELD
KRAG CARBINE – COMPLETE WITH STRAPS – VERY GOOD
CONDITION: The Model 1887 Carbine Boot was
initially issued with the Model 1896 Krag Carbine, but
it was determined that the carbine did not properly fit
in this smaller boot due to interference with the rear
sight slide. In 1896, the army initiated a trial for
various new patterns of carbine scabbards, and by
December of that year this Model or Pattern 1896 Carbine
Scabbard was being produced at the Rock Island Arsenal.
These early Krag Carbine Scabbards are relatively scarce
almost to the point of being rare. They were developed
on the eve of the Spanish American War and much of Rock
Island Arsenal’s production of the new scabbard was
subjected to, and consumed by, the tropical climates of
Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippine Islands, leaving
relatively few to pass into the surplus market and
eventually into collections. Adding to the scarcity of
these Model 1896 Scabbards is the relatively short
period of production - less than four years, before
being replaced in 1902 by a redesigned scabbard produced
in russet leather and featuring a brass throat plate as
was used on the Model 1887 Carbine Boot (see
the M1902 Scabbard via this link).
This scabbard survived in remarkable condition with a
bright generally smooth surface to the leather, showing
only minor effects of use or wear in spite of obvious
evidence of being issued. The seam is complete and
intact. The scabbard is complete with both of the
original straps which are in excellent condition with no
weak points, and retaining the standing and sliding
loops.
This is a very respectable example of a relatively
scarce scabbard which is missing from most Spanish
American War or Krag collections, and it is one which
will display very well with your Krag Carbine.
SOLD
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