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

SOLD FOR: $1225

LSB#: 210713ME10

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: 20357

Year of Manufacture: September, 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. 20357”. The bottom of the bolt handle is marked “4”. The barrel band is marked “U”. The bottom of the grip is marked “21”, “A” and with a “circled P” proof. The left side of the stock, above the trigger, is marked with a faded “boxed” inspector’s cartouche containing “JSA” (J.S. Adams, see page 60 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer). The date in the cartouche is too faded for us to read.

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 “4B 3 2 1” for use with the escalator. When flipped up it becomes a sight ladder that uses a sliding “U” notched blade & aperture. The ladder is marked from “1-20”.

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. We found Krag cleaning gear stored in the butt. The buttplate and stock hardware have been refinished. They show scrapes & discoloration. The wood shows several scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. Many have damaged small portions of the surface wood.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: Refinished

Bore Condition:The muzzle is light grey, the grooves are grey and the rifling is deep. There is frosting at the muzzle and erosion in the grooves. The bore shows an M.E. of 2.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 93% its metal finish as refinished. The metal shows scrapes, small scratches, and areas of discoloration. The front of the barrel and the trigger guard show scratches. The screw heads show use but are refinished. The receiver markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition as a refurbished 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: A 3 piece Krag Rifle cleaning rod and a metal Krag oil tube are stored in the butt. They show scrapes & oil residue. The rods also show oxidation. Overall the rods are in about Good condition. The oiler is in about Very Good Plus condition.

Our Assessment: This Springfield Model 1892 Krag Rifle was made way back in September of 1895. It has had its stock replaced with a Model 1898 Krag stock and its metal has been refinished. The rifle looks great for its age and can still do lots of work at the range. It is an interesting Krag to add to your collection as it is a Model 1892, marked “1894”, and produced in 1895. This Krag is an antique so No FFL is required…unless you live in California.