{"product_id":"original-u-s-springfield-model-1896-krag-jorgensen-rifle-serial-46115-with-m1901-rear-sight-made-in-1896","title":"Original U.S. Springfield Model 1896 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 46115 with M1901 Rear Sight - Made in 1896","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an great condition early production (1896) 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. 46115\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch reveals that serial number \u003cstrong\u003e46115\u003c\/strong\u003e dates the time of manufacture to the second half of 1896, which is part of U.S. fiscal year 1897. The stock is fitted with a M1896 solid smooth buttplate with a curved toe and butt-trap, which is empty. The handguard is an updated M1901 type and meets the front edge of the receiver, surrounding an updated M1901 pattern 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 lightly worn blued patina to the metalwork, while the bolt is still mostly the original bright steel. The receiver area has also been cleaned a lot, so it is mostly bright now as well. The stock and handguard are in very good condition, with a lovely red-brown walnut color, and no signs of arsenal reconditioning. There are the expected scratches and small dings from service, but this is still really a very nice stock. It still has a circled stylized \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e proof behind the trigger guard, indicating the barrel has passed the overpressure testing. It also has a \"boxed\" stock inspection cartouche by the magazine cutoff that reads \u003cstrong\u003eJSA \/ 1897\u003c\/strong\u003e, for J. Sumnar Adams, the Springfield Armory master armorer of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sling swivels and the stacking swivel are present and in good shape. Action works smoothly and all components have a nice finish, with slight oxidation on the bright areas. The bore shows clear lands and grooves with a bright finish, however there is definitely rounding on the lands. This rifle looks to have seen moderate use in service, but still had the barrel cleaned regularly to avoid major fouling and oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of the standard turn of the 20th 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: 1896\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":39865130287173,"sku":"ONSV22DCS67","price":2295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV22DCS67__01.jpg?v=1646845587","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-springfield-model-1896-krag-jorgensen-rifle-serial-46115-with-m1901-rear-sight-made-in-1896","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}