Original Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare very early production (1894) Krag M1892 Rifle, one of the FIRST 5000 MADE! 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 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.

This example however still has the original stock configuration! It has a cleaning rod channel under the barrel, complete with the cleaning rod, though it is not the knurled type. We have never had one of these before! It also still has the original rear sight and butt plate. It has had some of the other updates made, so unfortunately it is not completely in the M1892 configuration, however those are exceedingly rare, and a choice example went for $46,000 at auction several years ago.

Our example is stamped on the receiver:

Research reveals that serial number 4530 dates the time of manufacture to the first year of production 1894, the second half of the year, which is part of U.S. fiscal year 1895. This is definitely one of the earlier Krag rifles that we have had. It has an original unaltered stock, with a full length cleaning rod, and an M1892 flat butt plate without the curved toe. It has been fit with the second pattern front barrel band with double straps on top, however the extractor does not have the pin, and the receiver has not been altered. The magazine cutoff still also works in the up position, as originally produced. The handguard meets the front edge of the receiver fitted with the correct model 1892 rear sight, and the front of the barrel even still has the correct flat crown. As far as we can tell, only the upper barrel band was upgraded.

The stock is still marked with a nice circled P proof behind the trigger guard, indicating the barrel has passed the overpressure testing. It also has a crisp "boxed" stock inspection cartouche by the magazine cutoff that reads JSA / 1894, for J. Sumnar Adams, the Springfield Armory master armorer of the period.

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 very good, with a lot of the original metal finish present, with the usual wear around the magazine door and bolt. The stock and handguard are very attractive, with a nice dark matching color on the handguard and stock. The stock shows minor handling marks and very light impressions in some areas, and there is a small chunk missing near the magazine cutoff, a common issue.

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 in excellent condition, with a bright finish and crisp lands and grooves. There is just a bit of wear keeping it from being "like new".

This is a very nice and VERY early example of the rifle that replaced the legendary Springfield Trapdoor, almost completely unaltered from the original configuration. Very desirable and ready to display!

Specifications-

Year of Manufacture: 1894
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

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