Springfield Model 1892 Krag 1st Year .30-40 Bolt Action Rifle 1894 Antique

LSB#: 211030NO05

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Make: Springfield Armory

Model: 1892 Krag

Serial Number: 4169

Year of Manufacture: October, 1894 (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. 4169”. The barrel band is marked “U”. The bottom of the grip is marked with a “circled P” proof. The left side of the Model 1896 stock, above the trigger, is marked with a faded boxed inspector’s cartouche “JSA / 1896” (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 rifle uses a Model 1896 rear sight (see pages 158-159 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer). The rear sight is an adjustable “U” notched escalator. The left side of the rear sight base is marked “3 4 5 6” for use with the escalator. The sight flips up to become a sight ladder marked from “7-18”.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock has been replaced with a Model 1896 stock. This may have been done during an Arsenal Rebuild. The hardwood stock has a straight grip, cut out for the bolt handle, finger grooves, nosecap with bayonet lug, hole for the included cleaning rod, stacking loop, 2 sling loops, barrel band, and a metal buttplate. The buttplate shows scratches, discoloration from oxidation, and light surface erosion. The nosecap and barrel band show scrapes, scratches, and discoloration from oxidation. The wood shows numerous scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. Many of these marks have damaged small portions of the surface wood. These marks have been oiled over. The LOP measures 13 ½ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition as an antique.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original. The metal has been treated with cold blue.

Bore Condition: The bore is grey and the rifling is deep. There is erosion in the bore. It is more prominent in the grooves. There is some intermittent pitting near the muzzle. The bore shows an M.E. of 2.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 25% of its current metal finish. The metal has been treated with cold blue. The receiver and magazine have surface erosion showing through the cold blue finish. The metal shows scrapes, scratches, discoloration from oxidation, and light surface erosion. The screw heads show heavy use and oxidation. The receiver markings are deep. 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 Armory Model 1892 Krag Rifle was made during the first year of Krag production. It is a (bit) confusing but very interesting rifle. It is a Model 1892, but it is correctly marked “1894” on the receiver. According to page 254 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer, Model 1892 receivers are marked “1894”. This 1892 Krag Rifle was made way back in October of 1894. It is 127 years old and can still do lots of work. The rifle has been rebuilt and now uses a Model 1896 stock and a Model 1896 rear sight. This collectible Model 1892 Krag is an antique so No FFL is required…unless you live in California.