{"product_id":"original-u-s-springfield-model-1896-30-40-krag-jorgensen-rifle-serial-102282-with-accessories-made-in-1898","title":"Original U.S. Springfield Model 1896 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 102282 with Accessories - Made in 1898","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an great condition late production (1897) Springfield Krag-Jørgensen M1896 Rifle, the standard U.S. Long arm of the time. 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\u003eThe 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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M1896 rifle differs from the earlier M1892 version, in that the magazine cut-off operates in down position and a three-piece cleaning rod is stored in a butt trap. It also had an improved rear sight and tighter production tolerances to give better accuracy when compared to its predecessor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur example is stamped on the receiver:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL 1896. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. 102282\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch reveals that serial number 102282 dates the time of manufacture to the first half of 1898, which is part of U.S. fiscal year 1898. This was not long before the M1898 was patterned and the markings on the receiver changed. The stock is fitted with a M1896 solid smooth buttplate with a curved toe and butt-trap. Inside is the correct three piece cleaning rod, and even an original oiler! The handguard meets the front edge of the receiver, surrounding an updated M1902 pattern rear sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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. Many were later modified \/ updated with new sights, such as this example. It however looks to have the original stock, with the correct bevel around the cocking handle. The stock is also still marked with a nice circled \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e proof behind the trigger guard, indicating the barrel has passed the overpressure testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is very good with a lightly worn blued patina to the metalwork, while the bolt is still partly the original bright steel. The stock and handguard are in very good condition, with a lovely red-brown walnut color, and some great grain visible. Both sling swivels and the stacking swivel are present and in good shape. Action works smoothly and all components have a nice finish, with oxidation staining on the bright areas. The bore shows clear lands and grooves, with a mostly bright finish. There is some fouling and wear, so the rifle definitely did see some amount of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very good example of the standard turn of the 20th century U.S. Service rifle, ready to display!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1898\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","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39849320087621,"sku":"ONSV22SOS192","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV22SOS192__01.jpg?v=1646251603","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-springfield-model-1896-30-40-krag-jorgensen-rifle-serial-102282-with-accessories-made-in-1898","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}