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U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1896 KRAG VARIANT (MODEL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1896 KRAG VARIANT (MODEL

1895) CARBINE. Cal. 30-40 Krag. S# 27180. The 22" bbl. attaches to stock with single band which protects front portion of sight. Action with 1895 date without model is in the correct serial number range for this variant, made before the official adoption of the Model 1896. Action shows later improvements. Stock is also of later style, buttplate having trap with space for oiler and cleaning rod. Saddle ring is affixed to left side on 1 3/4" bar with remnants of inspector’s marks behind baseplate. CONDITION: good, retaining traces of original blue. Metal is mostly gray to brown patina. Stocks have old oil refinish with details softened, Inspector’s marks almost obliterated. There is a 3" crack on left side under baseplate for saddle ring bar. Bore is dark with evident rifling. Mechanically good. (01-21415/MGM). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.