{"product_id":"original-u-s-antique-springfield-model-1896-30-40-krag-jorgensen-rifle-serial-no-62073-made-in-1897","title":"Original U.S. Antique Springfield Model 1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial No. 62073 - Made in 1897","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice later production (1897) Springfield Krag-Jørgensen M1896 Rifle, the standard U.S. Long arm of the time. It measures was 49 inches (1,200 mm) in overall length weighing 9.3 pounds with a 30-inch (760 mm) barrel. The The Springfield Model 1892–99 Krag–Jørgensen rifle is a Norwegian-designed bolt-action rifle that was adopted in 1892 as the standard United States Army military longarm, chambered in U.S. caliber .30-40 Krag. All versions and variants were manufactured under license by the Springfield Armory between 1892 and 1903 and famously served as the longarm during the Spanish–American War. Although Krags were popular, unique and efficient, the side loading gate mechanism was slow and cumbersome to reload in combat compared to the clip loaded Spanish Mausers the Krag was up against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M1896 rifle differs from the earlier M1892 version, in that the magazine cut-off operates in down position and a three-piece cleaning rod is stored in a butt trap. It also had an improved rear sight and tighter production tolerances to give better accuracy when compared to its predecessor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur example is stamped on the receiver:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL 1896. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. 62073\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch reveals that serial number \u003cstrong\u003e62073\u003c\/strong\u003e dates the time of manufacture to the first half of 1897, which is part of U.S. fiscal year 1897. The stock is fitted with a M1896 solid smooth buttplate with a curved toe and butt-trap, which is empty. The handguard meets the front edge of the receiver, and has been modified or replaced to accept the upgraded Model 1901 rear sight. These are very desirable as a U.S. military service rifle as most of these rifles saw heavy use in the Spanish-American War and early 1900s until the development of the M1903 rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is very good, with a lightly worn blued patina to the metalwork, while the bolt is still mostly the original bright steel. The stock and handguard are in very good condition, with a lovely red-brown walnut color, and no signs of arsenal reconditioning. There are the expected scratches and small dings from service, but this is still really a great stock. It still has a clear circled \"P\" proof behind the trigger guard, indicating the barrel has passed the overpressure testing. It also has a somewhat faint \"boxed\" stock inspection cartouche that reads \u003cstrong\u003eJSA \/ 1897\u003c\/strong\u003e, for \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJ. Sumnar Adams, the Springfield Armory master armorer of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sling swivels and the stacking swivel are present and in good shape. Action works smoothly and all components have a nice finish, with slight oxidation on the bright areas. The bore shows clear lands and grooves, with a bright finish, and is definitely one of the best we have seen on a Krag. Rates at about a 9 out of 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great example of the standard turn of the 20th century U.S. Service rifle, ready to display!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1897\u003cbr\u003eCaliber:  .30-40 Krag\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 30 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 49 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Bolt-Action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 5 round side loaded magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: This gun is NOT considered obsolete calibre, so we are no able to ship to the United Kingdom. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39559852064837,"sku":"ONSV21MAX12","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV21MAX12__48.jpg?v=1633129352","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-antique-springfield-model-1896-30-40-krag-jorgensen-rifle-serial-no-62073-made-in-1897","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}