Springfield 1892 Krag .30-40 Bolt Action Rifle MFD 1894 Antique No FFL

SOLD FOR: $1100

LSB#: 210917MW48

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: 7869

Year of Manufacture: December, 1894 (see page 231 of Joe Poyer’s book, The American Krag Rifle and Carbine)

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. 7869”. The barrel band is marked “U”. The bottom of the grip is marked with a “circled P” proof.

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 “300 400 500 600” 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 “7-19”.

Stock Configuration & Condition: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. The refinished buttplate shows scrapes & light surface erosion.The stock hardware shows small scrapes & scratches as well as discoloration from oxidation. The bottom of the butt is missing edge wood at the buttplate. The left side of the stock shows a repaired hairline crack at the magazine floor plate. The wood shows scrapes, scratches, and compression marks that 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 Plus overall condition as a refurbished antique.

Type of Finish: Blue

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

Bore Condition: The muzzle & grooves are light grey. The rifling is deep. There is fouling and intermittent erosion at the muzzle and in the grooves. The bore shows an M.E. of 1.

Overall Condition: This rifle has lost most of its metal finish to oxidation. The magazine has been treated with cold blue and retains some of the cold blue finish. The metal shows scrapes, scratches, discoloration from oxidation, and surface erosion. The most prominent marks are on the barrel. The screw heads show use & oxidation. The receiver markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition as an antique.

Mechanics: The safety is stuck in the “FIRE” position. We did not try to force it free. The action functions otherwise. 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 December of 1894. It is an interesting Krag to add to your collection as it is a Model 1892 that is marked “1894”. 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.