Springfield 1892 Krag .30-40 Bolt Action Rifle MFD 1895 Antique

SOLD FOR: $1225

LSB#: 210713ME12

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: 1892 Krag. All Model 1892 Krags are marked either “1894” or “1895” on the receiver (page 19 of Lt. Col. William Brophy’s book, The Krag Rifle).

Serial Number: 18423

Year of Manufacture: August, 1895 (see page 231 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer)

Caliber: 30-40 Krag

Action Type: Bolt Action, Fed by Side Mounted Magazine

Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “U.S. / 1894. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. 18423”. The rear of the bolt handle is marked “C” and the bottom is marked “V”. The barrel band is marked “U”. The bottom of the grip is marked “21” and with a “circled P” proof. The left side of the stock, above the trigger, is marked with a “boxed” inspector’s cartouche “JSA / 1901” (J.S. Adams, see page 60 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer).

Barrel Length: Approximately 30 Inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinned blade set atop a raised base. The rear sight is a “U” notched blade attached to an escalator assembly. The left side of the rear sight base is marked “3 4 5 6” for use with the escalator. When flipped up it becomes a sight ladder that uses a sliding “U” notched blade. The ladder is marked from “7-18”.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock has been replaced with a Model 1898 Krag stock. The hardwood stock has a straight grip, cut out for the bolt handle, finger grooves, nosecap with bayonet lug, stacking loop, 2 sling loops, barrel band, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. The buttplate and stock hardware show several small scrapes & scratches as well as discoloration from oxidation. The wood shows several scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. Many have damaged small portions of the surface wood. Most of these marks have been oiled over. The LOP measures 13 ¼ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original. The metal has been treated with Cold Blue.

Bore Condition:The muzzle & grooves are grey. The rifling is well defined. There is erosion at the muzzle and in the grooves. The bore shows an M.E. of 1.5.

Overall Condition: This rifle has lost its metal finish to oxidation. The metal has been treated with cold blue and retains some of the cold blue finish. The metal shows scrapes, scratches, discoloration from oxidation, and areas of light surface erosion. The screw heads show use; some show heavier use. The receiver markings are defined. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good to Very Good condition as an antique.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: This Springfield Model 1892 Krag Rifle was made way back in August of 1895. It has had its stock replaced with a Model 1898 Krag stock. It is an interesting Krag to add to your collection as it is a Model 1892, marked “1894”, and produced in 1895. It is over 125 years old and has seen some use. Luckily it still has good markings on the receiver and can do plenty of work out at the range. Best of all it’s an antique so No FFL is required…unless you live in California.