GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
RARE 1894 KRAG RIFLE WITH TWO DIGIT SN.SPRINGFIELD18927330-40KRAGCal. .30-40 Krag. 30" bbl. Blue finish on bbl receiver, bans, and buttplate. 2-pc walnut stock finished in an armory oil finish with proper sgl buckle Krag rifle slim. These rifles were originally equipped with a ramrod, and were arsenal modified almost immediately after manufacture to the current configuration. This rifle, SN 73, is an exceptionally fine example as most of these rifles saw hard use in the Philippines and later as home guard use on our southern border. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as arsenal modified to the 94/96 pattern. Bore is excellent with sharp rifling. Mechanics are crisp. Stock has numerous small nicks and abrasions which all appear to be period use. Rifle has a pleasant coating of dried grease on most metal components. Approximately 60% blue finish remains. Balance thinning. 51389-17 TDW (2,500-3,500)