RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1892 KRAG RIFLE.

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1892 KRAG RIFLE. Cal. 30-40 Krag. SN 15822. Usual configuration with 30″ tapered rnd bbl, pedestal front sight & 1800 yard ladder rear sight. Left side of the receiver has usual markings with the date “1894”. Stock has the 1896 conversion with filled ramrod channel & has the very rare “SWP” cartouche on the right wrist vs. the usual left side stamping. Heel of the stock is stamped “H / 57” and it has a small proof & a large “P” proof behind the trigger guard. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains an even smooth blue/brown patina. Receiver, sideplate & cartridge box are a smooth blue/gray patina. Stock has a couple of hairlines around the cartridge box & one back of the sideplate, otherwise the wood is sound with minor nicks & dings and retains a fine hand rubbed oil patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore, frosty in the grooves. 4-56493 JR681 (1,250-2,250)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1111	$1,437.00	RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1892 KRAG RIFLE. Cal. 30-40 Krag. SN 15822. Usual configuration with 30″ tapered rnd bbl, pedestal front sight & 1800 yard ladder rear sight. Left side of the receiver has usual markings with the date “1894”. Stock has the 1896 conversion with filled ramrod channel & has the very rare “SWP” cartouche on the right wrist vs. the usual left side stamping. Heel of the stock is stamped “H / 57” and it has a small proof & a large “P” proof behind the trigger guard. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains an even smooth blue/brown patina. Receiver, sideplate & cartridge box are a smooth blue/gray patina. Stock has a couple of hairlines around the cartridge box & one back of the sideplate, otherwise the wood is sound with minor nicks & dings and retains a fine hand rubbed oil patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore, frosty in the grooves. 4-56493 JR681 (1,250-2,250) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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