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Springfield US Model 1896 Krag Rifle
Guns International #: 100693425 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Springfield Rifles - Antique - Springfield Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Brent Wilburn
Company: Antique Arms, Inc.
Member Since: 11/19/15
First Name: Brent
Last Name: Wilburn
State: Georgia
Zip: 30052
Country: United States
Phone: (678) 471-1432
Phone2: (678) 471-1432
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 36
Total Number of Listings: 580
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Money Order, Certified Check
Description:
This is a nice example of the Springfield US Model 1896 Krag rifle. Serial number is in the 102,000 range and was built in 1898. Most of these went to Cuba or the Philippines during the Spanish American War. Caliber 30-40 Krag. Original cartouche on the left side of the stock is visible and dated "1898". The stock has an old painted and varnished rack number on the right side. Following the war and the introduction of the Model 1903 Springfield, many Krags were issued to National Guard Units and Auxillary Purposes. Correct early style rear sight. Lots of original blue on the metal. Wood is in Very Good Condition with some wear marks but solid. No cracks including the handguard. Trap under the buttplate still has a set of original cleaning rods. Strong Action and a Minty Bore that is Bright and Shiny with no Pits.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Springfield Armory
Model: 1896
Caliber Info: 30-40 Gov't
Condition: Fine