Springfield Model 1892 Krag .30-40 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle Antique
SOLD FOR: $1625
LSB#: 211001DC77
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: 1892 Krag. Now a Sporting RIfle
Serial Number: 18087
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. 18087”. The barrel band is marked “U”. The recoil pad is marked “TRUSPORT” and with other info.
Barrel Length: Approximately 24 inches. The barrel has been cut down.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade set atop a raised base. The blade is a replacement. 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 cut down and shaped. It no longer uses a handguard. The hardwood stock has a straight grip, cut out for the bolt handle, barrel band with sling loop, and a hard rubber recoil pad. The recoil pad shows discoloration. The pad spacer shows cracking and surface loss. The wood shows several scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. Many have damaged or removed areas of the finish and/or surface wood. The LOP measures 14 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
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is deep. There is erosion in the bore. It is more prominent in the grooves. The bore shows an M.E. of 0.5.
Overall Condition: This rifle has lost its metal finish. The metal shows scrapes, small 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 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: None
Our Assessment: This Springfield Armory Model 1892 Krag Rifle is now a Sporting Rifle. The barrel has been cut back, the stock has been cut down & shaped, and a recoil pad has been added. This Krag is a (bit) confusing but very interesting rifle. It is a Model 1892 that was produced in 1895, but it is correctly marked “1894” on the receiver. According to page 254 of Joe Poyer’s book, The American Krag Rifle and Carbine, all Model 1892 receivers are marked “1894”.
This Krag is now a Sporter but has nice markings that make it quite collectible. This Model 1892 Krag is an antique so No FFL is required…unless you live in California.