Guns International #: 102768859
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Guns International #: 102768859
Category - Springfield Rifles - Military
- Military Rifles - US
Krag Jorgensen "Rough Rider" Carbine
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Description: Krag Jorgensen "Rough Rider" Carbine issued to The 1st.Volunter Cavalry for use in the Spanish American War in Cuba. Serial # 28984 is in the first group of carbines issued to the"Rough Riders". Receiver marked 1895, Mfg. in either Nov. or Dec. 1895, 22inch barrel, type B stock with 3 hole for cleaning rod, has the correct cleaning rod, correct C marked 700/2000 yds. rear sight round at top of leaf and front edges of slide, front sight is type 1 blade. Stock has the correct inspectors cartouche of J.S. Adams initials in script J.S.A. and 1896 in rectangular box with beveled corners. Has original firing proof P in a circle bihind tigger guard. Would rate the bore a 8/9 of 10, wood is in excellent condition for its age, no cracks or peices missing. The only negative I can find is barrel looks to have been cleaned. Here is a chance to own a rare Lt. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt led 1st Volunteer Cavalry know as the "Rough Riders" who took Kettle Hill Cuba in the Spanish American War. Price: $7,500.00 Antique: Yes Rifle Caliber: .30-40 Krag Manufacturer: Krag Jorgensen Model: 1895/96 Carbine Serial Number: 28984 Barrel Length: 22 Condition: excellent Metal Condition: good Wood Condition: excellent Bore Condition: 8/9 of 10 Manufacture Date: 1895 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102768859
Guns International #: 102768859