The 1896 Model Krag was manufactured by the Springfield Armory from 1896 through 1898. Approximately 62,000 were manufactured. Krag’s are all 30-40 caliber center fire. They are bolt action rifles that hold magazine that holds 5 rounds that are loaded from a hinged loading gate. All metal finishes are blued with the receiver casehardened.

This particular rifle has receiver markings U.S.MODEL 1896 and SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, and the serial number is 63322. This stock has an inspector cartouche and is dated 1896.  It has a 30 inch barrel that is plum brown in color. Has traces of original finish throughout. Bore is good and semi-bright. The rifle is all original and has not been modified in any way.

The bayonet is a Model 1892 –1898. It has vertical markings US and 1897 on the reverse. The grip rivets are of the end rounded type. The blade has a dusky semi-bright finish with one area of pitting. The scabbard is the early type I which has a belt hook.

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