RARE MODEL 1896 SPRINGFIELD KRAG RIFLE.

RARE MODEL 1896 SPRINGFIELD KRAG RIFLE. Cal 30-40 Krag. SN 52347. Usual configuration with 30″ tapered rnd bbl, pedestal front sight, 2000 yard ladder rear sight with usual markings on the left side of the receiver. It has 1-pc walnut stock with hand guard & the very rare & unusual “1901” cartouche on the left side of the wrist. Heel of the stock is stamped “H9” and it has a small “38” and a large “P” proof behind the trigger guard. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 95% orig blue turned dull with a thin spot behind the upper band. Receiver is a silver gray patina with traces of orig finish. Sideplate retains about 75% finish and the cartridge box 75-80%. Stock is sound & retains most of its orig finish with some minor scratches & nicks. Hand guard, possibly an old replacement is dark & oil stained with traces of orig finish & a couple of small gouges. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-56495 JR682 (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
	1112	$0.00	RARE MODEL 1896 SPRINGFIELD KRAG RIFLE. Cal 30-40 Krag. SN 52347. Usual configuration with 30″ tapered rnd bbl, pedestal front sight, 2000 yard ladder rear sight with usual markings on the left side of the receiver. It has 1-pc walnut stock with hand guard & the very rare & unusual “1901” cartouche on the left side of the wrist. Heel of the stock is stamped “H9” and it has a small “38” and a large “P” proof behind the trigger guard. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 95% orig blue turned dull with a thin spot behind the upper band. Receiver is a silver gray patina with traces of orig finish. Sideplate retains about 75% finish and the cartridge box 75-80%. Stock is sound & retains most of its orig finish with some minor scratches & nicks. Hand guard, possibly an old replacement is dark & oil stained with traces of orig finish & a couple of small gouges. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-56495 JR682 (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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