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U.S Springfield, Model 1896, CAL: 30-40 KRAG, MFG: 1897, SN: 569...
Item # 4344
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Winning Bid US $630 First bid $250
Quantity 1 # of bids 10
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Started 2023-05-06 00:00:00
Ended 2024-08-30 23:15:54
   

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Description

U.S Springfield, Model 1896, CAL: 30-40 KRAG, MFG: 1897, SN: 56960, Bolt Action Rifle, 30'' round barrel. The straight wrist wood stock is good with scratches, dings, dents & wear from use/age, multiple cracks, one tight repaired crack 2 5/8'' long on upper handguard, one tight crack 1 1/2'' long on bottom of stock emanating from front of trigger guard, two tight repaired cracks one 1 1/2'' long, the other 1 7/8'' long on right side of stock under bolt handle, a 3/4'' by 1/2'' inlaid piece of wood on right side of stock, right in front of bolt handle, left side of stock above trigger is marked with the master armor stamped dated, ''1897''. The metal on receiver has tones to a even gun metal gray & gray patina with some finish remains in protected area, the metal finish on barrel rates 80% with spots of light thinned bluing. Left side of receiver is marked, ''U.S.'', ''MODEL 1896. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY.'' & S/N, . Bore is good, roughness with lightly worn rifling near muzzle. Blade front sight, U-notch tangent/ladder rear sight marked 3 to 6 on left side of base & 7 to 18 on ladder. The buttstock carries a trapdoor steel buttplate with most bluing still present. Bottom sling swivels with stacking swivel. Comes with leather sling & bayonet. This was the first U.S. smokeless service rifle, later replaced by the 1903 Springfield. Antique, No FFL Req - Value: 500 to 1000

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U.S Springfield, Model 1896, CAL: 30-40 KRAG, MFG: 1897, SN: 569...
Item # 4344
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Price: US $630
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