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Desirable Early US Springfield Model 1896 Krag Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:550.00 USD Estimated At:1,100.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Desirable Early US Springfield Model 1896 Krag Rifle
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Desirable Early US Springfield Model 1896 Krag Rifle

This is a very nice example of a early Model 1896 Krag rifle that was arsenal refurbished after the Spanish-American War. Standard upper left receiver marking. Raised ramp blade front sight and 1896 pattern folding leaf rear sight graduated to 1800 yards. Mounted with a full length one-piece oil finished walnut stock with matching hand guard. The front barrel band is fitted with a bayonet lug and stacking swivel. The left side of the wrist has a partially visible boxed "JSA/1896" cartouche and there are two circled "P" proofs behind the trigger guard, indicating it was refurbished and reproofed.

Manufacture: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1896
BBL: 30 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 30-40 Krag
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 42166

Very fine condition with 95% of the arsenal refurbished blue finish remaining with edge and high spot wear. The bolt remains in the white with its original arsenal bright finish. The stock and handguard are very fine with a matching medium brown color and light minor handling marks and clear visible proofs.