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FINE EARLY 1892/96 US KRAG RIFLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
FINE EARLY 1892/96 US KRAG RIFLE
SERIAL 5865. BARREL 30". CALIBER 30-40 KRAG. These rifles were the main long arm weapon in the War with Spain in 1898. They were updated by the factory from the original 1892 Model to include the updated 1896 rear sight and handguard. The frame is stamped 1894 Springfield Armory 5865. Still has the original top bolt safety. Standard finish in blue and oil quenched. Stock is full length walnut with visible SWP 1898 cartouche with P on wrist. Rifle has the two frog brass and leather sling. Also comes with correct brass muzzle cover. Condition. Excellent, nice dark wood with nominal bruises. Barrel retains at least 90% blue. Frame, side plate and magazine are a soft homogenous mottled gray. Bore is sharp. Really crisp and handsome early Krag rifle. ANTIQUE