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Lot 242:U.S. Springfield Model 1896 Krag-Jorgensen Bolt Action Carbine

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 242:U.S. Springfield Model 1896 Krag-Jorgensen Bolt Action Carbine

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Desirable Spanish-American War Era U.S. Springfield Model 1896 Krag-Jorgensen Bolt Action Carbine

These carbines were used throughout the Spanish-American War and later in the Philippine Insurrection, most famously by future President Theodore Roosevelt's 1st Volunteer Cavalry "Rough Riders". Fixed blade front sight fitted with "C" marked detachable sight hood and 2,000 yard "C" marked ladder rear sight. The oil-quenched casehardened receiver is marked "1896.", "U.S./SPRINGFIELD ARMORY." and serial number "32981" on the left side. Correct high hump barrel band to protect the rear sight from bumping into the saddle boot, a short saddle ring on the left side followed by a partial boxed script "JSA/1896" cartouche with angled corners, a faint circled script "P" behind the trigger guard, and a flat buttplate with a trapdoor cleaning rod compartment containing a three-piece cleaning rod. "1ST U.S.V.C. SANTIAGO CUBA. 1898" stamped on the underbelly of the stock (there is currently no serial number hit to positively verify this carbine as having been issued to the 1st Volunteers), an "N" carved ahead of the trigger guard, "CAC" punch dotted into the left of the buttstock, a "C" carved in the right of the buttstock, and three tick marks carved in the top of the comb. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

ConditionVery good plus, retaining 30% original blue finish on the barrel and band with some light wear, and the buttplate turned to a mottled gray/brown patina. 20% oil-quenched casehardened finish with some scattered light freckling and smooth gray patina on the balance. Stock is also very good with crisp grasping grooves, a crack at the rear of the handguard, scattered scratches, carvings, and light chips at the toe. Mechanically excellent.
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ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.
Model1896
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge30 ARMY (30-40)
Barrel22 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3810
Catalog page186
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