Original U.S. Springfield M1892 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 720 Upgraded to M1896 with Bayonet & Accessories - Made in 1894
-
Original Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare very early production (1894) Krag M1892 Rifle, one of the FIRST 1000 MADE! It measures was 49 inches (1,200 mm) in overall length weighing 9.3 pounds with a 30-inch (760 mm) barrel. Even better, it comes with all the correct issued accessories, including a correct sling, bayonet, brass muzzle cover, oiler, and even the original three piece cleaning rod!
M1892 Krag Rifles had a magazine cut off that operated in the up position. M1892s can also be identified by the single-piece cleaning rod stored under the barrel. Interestingly, because it took two years to retool for production, model 1892 Krags have receivers dated "1894." Most of the M1892 rifles were then later arsenal reconditioned to the Model 1896 configuration.
This example is one of those reconditioned to the M1896 configuration in arsenal. This involved changing the magazine cutoff to one that operates in down position, and adding three-piece cleaning rod is stored in a butt trap. The front cleaning rod was removed, and the groove in the stock filled with a wood plug, which can still be seen. The sight was then changed out for a M1896 sight, along with the correct upper forestock which meets the receiver.
Our example is stamped on the receiver:
U.S.
1894. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 720
Research reveals that serial number 720 dates to year of manufacture of 1894, the first year of production. This is definitely one of the earliest Krag rifles that we have ever had. It has the original style stock with the plugged cleaning rod slot, the second pattern front barrel band with double straps on top, the later bolt with the extractor with pin and the receiver has also been altered for the extractor pin. It still has a clear circled "P" proof behind the trigger guard, indicating the barrel has passed the overpressure testing.
The stock is fitted with a M1896 solid smooth buttplate with a curved toe and butt-trap. Inside is the correct three piece cleaning rod, and even an original oiler! The handguard meets the front edge of the receiver fitted with the model 1896 rear sight, and the front sight has a nice brass muzzle cover attached. 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.
Condition is very good, with a lot of the original finish present, with the usual wear around the magazine door and bolt. The stock and handguard are very attractive, with a nice dark matching color on the handguard and stock. The stock shows handling marks and very light impressions in some areas, as well as a few gouges, but nothing out of line with use in service. Both sling swivels and the stacking swivel are present and in very good condition. Action works smoothly and all components have a nice finish, with a bit of oxidation on the bright areas. Bore is mostly bright, with clear lands and grooves. There is some rounding on the lands and darkening in the grooves, so this rifle was definitely used during service.
The included Model 1892 bayonet is in very good condition, with the expected wear from age and use. The blade is still bright steel, with only light wear, and the grips are in good shape. It is dated 1895 on the ricasso and marked U.S. on the reverse. The grips have raised rivets with washers, so most likely it was refit at arsenal. The scabbard shows only light wear, with a nice finish.
The attached original sling is in good condition, now dark from age and use. There is verdigris around all of the brass fittings, and it looks to have been on this rifle for quite some time. It still has both the larger and smaller keeper loops as is correct.
This is a very nice and VERY early example of the rifle that replaced the legendary Springfield Trapdoor, complete with a rare original sling, muzzle cover, bayonet, oiler, and even the cleaning rod! This is the real deal, complete with all the trimmings and ready to display!
Specifications (Rifle):-
Year of Manufacture: 1894
Caliber: .30-40 Krag
Cartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge
Barrel Length: 30 Inches
Overall Length: 49 Inches
Action type: Bolt-Action
Feed System: 5 round side loaded magazine
Specifications (Bayonet):-
Blade Length: 11 3/4"
Blade Style: Single Edge w/ Fuller
Overall length: 16 1/4“
Crossguard: 3 1/4”
Scabbard Length: 12 1/2"
- This product is not available for shipping in US state(s): New Jersey
This product is not available for international shipping.
- Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon
IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R or any license is required to possess, transport, sell or trade Antique guns. All rifles and muskets sold by IMA that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of IMA's Antique guns may be shipped to most US States and most U.S. territories.
These antique guns are not sold in "live" condition, and are not tested for the the ability to feed or load any type of cartridge. They are sold as collector's items or as "wall hangers" not for use, and we make no guarantees regarding functionality aside from what is stated in the description. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from IMA you thereby release IMA, its employees and corporate officers from any and all liability associated with use of our Antique guns.
Pre-1899 Manufacture, no licenses required, allowed to ship to most addresses within the United States.
We Buy Military Antiques
Our team expert buyers travels the world to pay fair prices for entire estate collections to singular items.
START SELLING TODAY
