Guns International #: 102144857
Seller's Inventory #: RBE0122
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Guns International #: 102144857
Category - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
- Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Matt's Custom Guns
Member Since: 3/18/20
First Name: Matt
Last Name: McGraw
State:
Indiana
Zip: 47331
Country: United States
Phone: (765) 825-3418
Active Listings: 14
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, Money Order, Cashiers Check
1896 Krag Carbine
Description: The Krag-Jorgensen bolt action magazine rifles (Models 1892 through 1899) were adopted by the U.S. military in 1892 to replace the single-shot “Trapdoor” Springfield rifles chambered in the venerable .45-70 Government. The Krag, chambered in .30-40 Krag (also known as .30 U.S. and .30 Army), is bolt-action operated and has a five-round fixed magazine loaded from the right side through a large, hinged loading gate. All Krags were manufactured by Springfield Armory beginning in 1894. The Krag was the first smokeless powder repeating rifle adopted by the U.S. military, making the Krag an integral part of any U.S. military arms collection. The Krag is an important part of American military arms collecting for another, albeit unfortunate, reason. The Krag was the rifle bested by the Spanish Army equipped with the Mauser Model 1893 at the Battle of San Juan Hill in Cuba during the Spanish-American War in 1898. This led the U.S. government to adopt the Model 1903 Springfield Rifle, the standard U.S. rifle of World War I. The Model 1903 was not succeeded until 1936 by the M1 Garand, the standard rifle of World War II. In the Battle of San Juan Hill, 750 Spanish regulars significantly delayed the advance of 15, 000 U.S. troops armed with Krag repeating rifles and “Trapdoor” Springfield single-shot rifles. In another battle that same day, 540 Spanish regulars held off a force of 6,653 American soldiers and another force of 1,800 soldiers for ten hours near El Caney, preventing those forces from reinforcing at San Juan Hill. The U.S. Army investigated both battles and recommended replacing the Krag. Model 1896 Krag carbines like this saw use throughout the Spanish-American War and late in the Philippine Insurrection. Most famously, the Model 1896 Krag carbine was used by future President Teddy Roosevelt’s 1st Volunteer Cavalry “Rough Riders.” Here’s your chance to add a handsome Model 1896 Krag carbine with lots of original finish to your collection. The receiver is in better condition than may meet the inexperienced collector’s eye. The receiver is casehardened but has a dark, grayish-mottled finish rather than brilliant colors. The receivers of Krag rifles were quenched in oil in the casehardening process, leaving a dark, almost black, coloration similar to what you see here even in mint condition. The brilliant casehardening colors seen in other arms were the result of water quenching. Marked on the left side “U.S. / Model 1896. Springfield Armory. 79647.” All other metal parts are blued and exhibit considerable original finish. Please see the included photographs for details. The 22” barrel has an excellent bore, fixed blade front sight and proper adjustable rear sight. Proper extended barrel band to protect the rear sight from bumping into the saddle boot. The oil finished American walnut stock and proper short 7” handguard is in fine condition as well. It has a few bumps and bruises here and there but presents handsomely. The cartouche on the left side of the wrist is apparent but illegible. The circled script “P” behind the trigger guard is strong. Flat buttplate with a trapdoor cleaning rod compartment but without the three rod segments. Mechanically excellent. SOLD Antique: Yes Rifle Caliber: .30-40 Krag |
Guns International #: 102144857
Seller's Inventory #: RBE0122
Guns International #: 102144857
Seller's Inventory #: RBE0122