{"product_id":"original-u-s-springfield-model-1892-krag-jorgensen-rifle-serial-16623-converted-to-m1896-made-in-1896","title":"Original U.S. Springfield Model 1892 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 16623 Converted to M1896 - Made in 1895","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare very early production (1894) Krag M1892 Rifle. It measures was 49 inches (1,200 mm) in overall length weighing 9.3 pounds with a 30-inch (760 mm) barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM1892 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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, or \u003cstrong\u003ethe stock was replaced outright\u003c\/strong\u003e. An improved rear sight and tighter production tolerances gave better accuracy. The stock was also altered slightly (made thicker). This example does not have a plugged front stock, so the entire stock was replaced when it was updated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur example is stamped on the receiver:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e1894 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY \u003cspan\u003e16623\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch reveals that serial number \u003cstrong\u003e16623\u003c\/strong\u003e dates to year of manufacture of 1895, at the very beginning of U.S. Fiscal Year 1896, around July 1895. It has the correct 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 has a nice 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. The handguard meets the front edge of the receiver fitted with an updated model 1896 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 lots of the original finish present, and very little wear around the magazine door and bolt. The stock and handguard are fine plus with a lovely red-brown walnut color on the handguard and stock. The stock shows minor handling marks and very light impressions in some areas, as well as some darker areas on the butt stock near the butt plate, but overall is one of the best stocks we've had. 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. The bore is bright, with crisp lands and grooves, so this is most likely a rifle that saw little actual firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA really excellent example of a late 19th century U.S. service rifle, ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1895\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":39611793244229,"sku":"ON7908","price":2395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON7908__01_3a9b5607-5272-4368-ba21-cec152a3439f.jpg?v=1636568221","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-springfield-model-1892-krag-jorgensen-rifle-serial-16623-converted-to-m1896-made-in-1896","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}