Very good condition antique US Model 1896 Krag Rifle in .30-40 caliber that is marked “U.S. / MODEL 1896. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. 65300.” on the receiver. Other rifles with nearby serial numbers were issued to Company I of the 4th US Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Spanish American War. Metal finish is original blue showing some normal wear. Bore is good with strong rifling and some pitting. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Left side of wrist has a sharp clear 1898 dated “JSA” inspector cartouche. Underside of wrist has a “script P in circle” cartouche. A nice US Model 1896 Krag rifle for your collection!
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