Original Item: Only One Available. This is a rare early production (1895) Krag M1892 Rifle, offered in very good condition! It measures was 49 inches (1,200 mm) in overall length weighing 9.3 pounds with a 30-inch (760 mm) barrel. M1892 Krag Rifles originally 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, and often updated again later.

This example is one of those reconditioned to the M1896 configuration in arsenal, and later updated again to the M1901 standard. 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. We removed the front barrel band to check, and it is definitely a filled channel. The sight was then changed out for a M1901 rear sight, along with the correct upper forestock which meets the receiver.

Our example is stamped on the receiver:

Research reveals that serial number 20357 dates manufacture to the second half of 1895, the second year of production. Due to how the government kept records at the time, this was considered part of Fiscal Year 1896. This is definitely one of the earlier Krag rifles that we have 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. There is also a faded cartouche on the left side of the stock, but it is too faint to read.

The stock is fitted with a M1896 solid smooth buttplate with a curved toe and butt-trap. The Butt trap still contains the original three piece cleaning rod, a real rarity! The handguard meets the front edge of the receiver fitted with an 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.

Condition is excellent, with a lot of the original finish present, with only light wear around the magazine door and bolt. The extractor even has a lot of the original "niter" blued color to it.

The stock and handguard are very attractive, with the lovely red brown color of oiled walnut on the handguard and stock. The stock shows minor handling marks and very light impressions in some areas, but has a very attractive and strong grain. 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 shows clear lands and grooves with a bright finish and clear lands and grooves, with just a bit of wear and haze.

This is an excellent condition early example of the rifle that replaced the legendary Springfield Trapdoor, ready to display!

Specifications-

Year of Manufacture: 1895
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

Note: 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.

Note: This gun is NOT considered obsolete calibre, so we are no able to ship these to the United Kingdom.

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 all US States and most nations around the world.

These antique guns are not sold in "live" condition. They are sold as collector's items or as "wall hangers". 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 almost any deliverable address across the globe. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services.