{"product_id":"original-u-s-springfield-m1896-30-40-krag-jorgensen-rifle-serial-81860-with-m1907-sling-made-in-1897","title":"Original U.S. Springfield M1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 81860 with M1907 Sling - Made in 1897","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice late-production (1898) Krag 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\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eU.S.\u003cbr\u003eMODEL 1896. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. 81860\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch reveals that serial number \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e81860\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e dates the time of manufacture to the second half of 1897, which is part of U.S. fiscal year 1898, just before the model 1898 was patterned. At that time the fiscal years started in July of the preceding year, which can make dating these rifles problematic at times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock on this rifle has a cartouche on the left wrist with a script \u003cstrong\u003eJSA\u003c\/strong\u003e over \u003cstrong\u003e1901\u003c\/strong\u003e, the inspection mark for J.S. Adams, at Springfield Amory, which is seen on many Krag rifles. This, along with the very angular cut out around the cocking handle, indicates that the original stock stock was replaced with a 1902 style stock at some point. The top handguard was unfortunately lost, and the barrel is fitted with a correct 1896 pattern 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 much of the original metal finish present, with slight wear around the magazine door and bolt. The stock and handguard are in good condition, and have a nice aged walnut color, with minimal dents and\/or scratches. The stylized \"P\" overpressure proof under the wrist is present and quite clear.\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. Bore shows lands and grooves, with a mostly bright finish, though the lands are definitely worn. Probably rates a 7 out of 10. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe attached original sling is in good condition, though it does show use and age. It is marked \u003cstrong\u003eDUNCAN\u003c\/strong\u003e along with an inspection mark, and is the correct M1907 type used with both the Springfield M1903 and Krag rifles. There is a very faint date mark, which we unfortunately cannot read, however other examples usually show dates in the WWI era. It still has both keeper loops, and is mostly soft. It looks to have been on this rifle for quite some time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great example of the standard turn of the 20th century U.S. Service rifle, complete with a rare original sling. 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":31918115323973,"sku":"ON11999","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON11999__01.jpg?v=1603499441","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-springfield-m1896-30-40-krag-jorgensen-rifle-serial-81860-with-m1907-sling-made-in-1897","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}