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Springfield 1892/1896 Krag .30-40 SN: 2488

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
Springfield 1892/1896 Krag .30-40 SN: 2488
Early production U.S. Military bolt action service rifle chambered in .30-40 Krag. Manufactured in 1894 as the 1892 Model but was later altered by the military to 1896 configuration. Features a blued finish, 30" barrel, blade front sight, flip-up ladder style rear sight graduated to 1,800 yards, two barrel bands, 1902 dated bayonet with scabbard, side-mounted hinged magazine with cut-off on the left side of the receiver, straight bolt handle, Mauser style safety, smooth trigger, sling swivels, trapdoor metal buttplate with three-pieces cleaning rod & oiler, smooth walnut handguard and straight grip shoulder stock with finger grooves in the forend, circled "P" & "JLA/1896" cartouche. Rifle retains approximately 10% of it's original blued finish which is retained in protected areas with the balance of the metal surfaces in-the-white with an aging grey/brown patina. Action is smooth, the bore is excellent, markings are crisp and the wood stocks are near fine with some dings & minor losses. Condition is NRA Very Good. ***Antique Firearm***