#1. Studio photo of Sergeant with Krag. He is wearing a web ammo belt that has to be for 1903 Springfield. Can anyone identify period this web gear came into use?
#2 & #3. Intriguing photo of unit with Model 1892 Krags. (I'd be smiling too)!
A couple of interesting pics
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butlersrangers
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A couple of interesting pics
While looking at pictures on ebay today, I noticed details in a couple of photos. The pictures are undated and unidentified as to person(s), place or unit. They probably raise more questions than answers. However they are interesting to look at.
#1. Studio photo of Sergeant with Krag. He is wearing a web ammo belt that has to be for 1903 Springfield. Can anyone identify period this web gear came into use?
#2 & #3. Intriguing photo of unit with Model 1892 Krags. (I'd be smiling too)!
#1. Studio photo of Sergeant with Krag. He is wearing a web ammo belt that has to be for 1903 Springfield. Can anyone identify period this web gear came into use?
#2 & #3. Intriguing photo of unit with Model 1892 Krags. (I'd be smiling too)!
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Dick Hosmer
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Re: A couple of interesting pics
Yes, lots of questions, including the fact that the closeup seems to possibly show the infamous brass-tipped rod, which was supposedly never actually issued. All three show a distinct color change in just the right spot.
In the other, being a studio shot, the rifle may simply be a prop. 1903s would have been in short supply, and if the sergeant didn't bring his own, it would probably be unlikely for the photographer to just have one standing around?
In the other, being a studio shot, the rifle may simply be a prop. 1903s would have been in short supply, and if the sergeant didn't bring his own, it would probably be unlikely for the photographer to just have one standing around?