Lot 2138:Spanish-American War Era U.S. Springfield Krag-Jorgensen Model 1896 Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine

October 5th, 2024|Bedford, TX

Lot 2138:Spanish-American War Era U.S. Springfield Krag-Jorgensen Model 1896 Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine

October 5th, 2024|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,600 - $2,500

Spanish-American War Era U.S. Springfield Krag-Jorgensen Model 1896 Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1896. The receiver is marked "U.S./1895. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. 28683" on the left side (appropriate for an early "Model 1896" Carbine), correct "C" marked rear sight and boxed script "JSA/1897" cartouche stamped on the left stock wrist. "27" and "P5" electro-stenciled into the left of the receiver, with "P" and "5" carved on the left of the buttstock, "V" carved on the right wrist, five "kill" notches carved on the top of the buttstock and six also carved on the bottom of the buttstock. Includes a three-piece cleaning rod and oiler inside the butt compartment.

ConditionGood with gray and brown patina, and scattered freckling and pitting. Re-oiled stock is also good with numerous scattered scratches and dents, mentioned carvings, a crack on the left of the wrist behind the saddle ring, and a few cracks visible on either side behind the trigger guard. Replacement handguard is fine. Mechanically fine. Bulge in bore of barrel.

Details

ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.

Model1896

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge30 Army (30-40 Krag)

Barrel22 inch round

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationBedford, TX