There is a little bit of rounding on the lands, so this rifle definitely did see some use, but is overall in great shape.Īlso, included on this rifle is a nice condition original M1907 pattern rifle sling, with the correct Pre-WWI era Brass fittings. Action works smoothly and all components have a nice finish, with a bit of oxidation on the bright areas. Bore is bright, with clear lands and grooves. Both sling swivels and the stacking swivel are present and in very good condition. The stock shows minor handling marks and very light impressions in some areas. military service rifle as most of these rifles saw heavy use in the Spanish-American War and early 1900s until the development of the M1903 rifle.Ĭondition is very good to excellent, with a lot of the original finish present, with the usual wear around the magazine door and bolt. The stock and handguard are in very good condition, and have a nice matching deep red walnut color. The handguard meets the front edge of the receiver fitted with a 1896 rear sight. The stock is fitted with a M1896 solid smooth buttplate with a curved toe and butt-trap. It still has the original double circled "P" proof behind the trigger guard, indicating the barrel has passed the overpressure testing.
Research reveals that serial number 81426 dates the time of manufacture to the second half of 1897, which is technically part of fiscal year 1898. Our example is stamped on the receiver: U.S. It also had an improved rear sight and tighter production tolerances to give better accuracy when compared to its predecessor. The M1896 rifle differs from the earlier M1892 version, in that the magazine cut-off operates in down position and a three-piece cleaning rod is stored in a butt trap. Although Krags were popular, unique and efficient, the side loading gate mechanism was slow and cumbersome to reload in combat compared to the clip loaded Spanish Mausers the Krag was up against. All versions and variants were manufactured under license by the Springfield Armory between 18 and famously served as the longarm during the Spanish–American War. It measures was 49 inches (1,200 mm) in overall length weighing 9.3 pounds with a 30-inch (760 mm) barrel. The The Springfield Model 1892–99 Krag–Jørgensen rifle is a Norwegian-designed bolt-action rifle that was adopted in 1892 as the standard United States Army military longarm, chambered in U.S. This is a very nice very mid-production (1898) Krag M1896 Rifle.
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