{"product_id":"original-u-s-springfield-m1896-krag-jorgensen-saddle-ring-carbine-serial-78732-with-sight-guard-made-in-1897","title":"Original U.S. Springfield M1896 Krag–Jørgensen Saddle-Ring Carbine serial 78732 with Sight Guard - Made in 1897","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the very hard to find  Springfield Model 1896 Krag–Jørgensen Carbine, which still has an intact saddle ring and sight guard. It does look to have had the stock reconditioned and varnished at some point, which has made the stock markings faint. Also the bolt and maybe the magazine floor plate may have been reblued at this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures approximately 41 inches (1,042 mm) in overall length with a 22-inch (560 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\u003eThe Model 1896 is an improvement over the original 1892 model. It had a magazine cut-off operated in the down position had a cleaning rod that was stored in the butt trap, which mean that even the carbine model would have a cleaning rod. The production tolerances were also improved, resulting in an overall better firearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur example is stamped on the receiver:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eU.S.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMODEL 1896. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY.  78732\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch reveals that serial number \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e78732\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e dates to year of manufacture of 1897, the second half of the year, which is part of U.S. Fiscal Year 1898. Springfield Armory produced 14122 M1896 carbines that year. All model 1896 rifles and carbines were produced 1898 and prior, and are federally considered antiques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carbine Model 1896 features features the later bolt with the extractor with pin and the receiver is machined to work with the pin. The handguard is correct for the model 1896 rear sight, which has a C on the top of the ladder, indicating that it is for a \"Carbine.\" There is also a rare barrel band sight guard directly in front to protect it. The stock is fitted with a M1896 solid smooth buttplate with a curved toe and butt-trap, which has an oiler and two matches stored inside. It still features the original 22 inch barrel, and has not been modified from the original issue configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal condition is very good, with a worn patina in most areas, and a reblued finish on a few components. The stocks are in very good condition and have a lovely color, enhanced by the varnish on the stock. It still has a faint circled\u003cstrong\u003e P\u003c\/strong\u003e proof behind the trigger guard, indicating the barrel has passed the overpressure testing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bore is in very good condition, with clear lands and grooves and a mostly bright finish, with just a bit of fouling in areas. There is wear on the lands, so this is a carbine that saw service, possibly after it was released to the general public. The carbine cycles nicely, and appears to be fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great chance to pick up a hard to find U.S. military carbine! Ready to display!\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: 22 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 41 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Bolt-Action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 5 round side loaded magazine\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39614985764933,"sku":"ON21117","price":2195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON21117__02.jpg?v=1636766666","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-springfield-m1896-krag-jorgensen-saddle-ring-carbine-serial-78732-with-sight-guard-made-in-1897","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}