RARE SAN JUAN HILL DOCUMENTED MODEL 1896 KRAG CARBINE.

RARE SAN JUAN HILL DOCUMENTED MODEL 1896 KRAG CARBINE. SN 30571. Cal. 30-40 Krag. M1896 [receiver says 1896 only,this is a no model variation] carbine with 22″ tapered rnd bbl, proper 1896 carbine front sight, and original 1896 carbine rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards, properly marked with a “c” on the leaf as well as on the right side of the base. It has standard receiver markings with legible 1896 cartouche on left wrist. It has saddle ring and bar in left wrist. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, 1-pc American walnut stock with proper M1896 carbine hand guard and grasping grooves with straight stock and smooth, steel buttplate with trap containing a 3-pc cleaning rod and nickeled oiler. Accompanied by a packet of information from Springfield Research Service indicating that this carbine was issued to Troop G, 1st Cavalry Regiment, between 1896 and early 1902. An inventory and inspection report dated May 27, 1901, indicates this carbine was on hand at that unit at Fort Yellowstone, Wyoming. Records further show “that Troop G, 1st Cavalry participated in the operations against Santiago, Cuba in the period June 22-July 17, 1898, including the famous capture of San Juan Hill on July 1. It can be assumed that this carbine was used during these actions”. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 75-80% strong orig blue starting to dull with receiver retaining about 80% dull orig blue, sideplate about 80% dark case colors and gate 65-70% dark case colors with one area of chemical spotting. Wood is sound with 2 or 3 gouges on left side of stock and a series of small gouges on right side of wrist with other light handling and use marks. Overall retains a smooth, hand worn finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong, bright bore, frosty in grooves. 4-32898 JR155 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	3342	$20,700.00	RARE SAN JUAN HILL DOCUMENTED MODEL 1896 KRAG CARBINE. SN 30571. Cal. 30-40 Krag. M1896 [receiver says 1896 only,this is a no model variation] carbine with 22″ tapered rnd bbl, proper 1896 carbine front sight, and original 1896 carbine rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards, properly marked with a “c” on the leaf as well as on the right side of the base. It has standard receiver markings with legible 1896 cartouche on left wrist. It has saddle ring and bar in left wrist. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, 1-pc American walnut stock with proper M1896 carbine hand guard and grasping grooves with straight stock and smooth, steel buttplate with trap containing a 3-pc cleaning rod and nickeled oiler. Accompanied by a packet of information from Springfield Research Service indicating that this carbine was issued to Troop G, 1st Cavalry Regiment, between 1896 and early 1902. An inventory and inspection report dated May 27, 1901, indicates this carbine was on hand at that unit at Fort Yellowstone, Wyoming. Records further show “that Troop G, 1st Cavalry participated in the operations against Santiago, Cuba in the period June 22-July 17, 1898, including the famous capture of San Juan Hill on July 1. It can be assumed that this carbine was used during these actions”. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 75-80% strong orig blue starting to dull with receiver retaining about 80% dull orig blue, sideplate about 80% dark case colors and gate 65-70% dark case colors with one area of chemical spotting. Wood is sound with 2 or 3 gouges on left side of stock and a series of small gouges on right side of wrist with other light handling and use marks. Overall retains a smooth, hand worn finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong, bright bore, frosty in grooves. 4-32898 JR155 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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