{"product_id":"original-u-s-springfield-model-1892-krag-jorgensen-rifle-serial-2887-converted-to-m1896-made-in-1894","title":"Original U.S. Springfield Model 1892 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 2887 Converted to M1896 - Made in 1894","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, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur example is stamped on the receiver:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e1894. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 2887\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch reveals that serial number \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2887\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e 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 the double circled \"P\" proof behind the trigger guard, indicating the barrel has passed the overpressure testing. It is stamped twice, which was done when it was converted at arsenal to the M1896 configuration. There are also traces of the original inspection cartouche on the left side, but it is faded and not legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 the 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 a lot of the original finish present, with the usual wear around the magazine door and bolt. The stock and handguard are fine plus with a nice dark matching 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. 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 partly bright, with clear lands and grooves. There is some rounding on the lands and darkening in the grooves, so this rifle was definitely used and not cleaned at some point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe very nice example of the rifle that replaced the legendary Springfield Trapdoor, ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1894\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":31148263374917,"sku":"ON10712","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON10712____01.jpg?v=1595488526","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-springfield-model-1892-krag-jorgensen-rifle-serial-2887-converted-to-m1896-made-in-1894","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}