The screw heads show use some show heavier use. The metal shows scrapes, scratches, discoloration from oxidation, and areas of light surface erosion. The metal has been treated with cold blue and retains some of the cold blue finish. Overall Condition: This rifle has lost its metal finish to oxidation. There is erosion at the muzzle and in the grooves. The metal has been treated with Cold Blue.īore Condition:The muzzle & grooves are grey. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.įinish Originality: Original. The LOP measures 13 ¼ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Most of these marks have been oiled over. Many have damaged small portions of the surface wood. The wood shows several scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. The buttplate and stock hardware show several small scrapes & scratches as well as discoloration from oxidation. The hardwood stock has a straight grip, cut out for the bolt handle, finger grooves, nosecap with bayonet lug, stacking loop, 2 sling loops, barrel band, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock has been replaced with a Model 1898 Krag stock. When flipped up it becomes a sight ladder that uses a sliding “U” notched blade. The left side of the rear sight base is marked “3 4 5 6” for use with the escalator. The rear sight is a “U” notched blade attached to an escalator assembly. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinned blade set atop a raised base. Adams, see page 60 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer). The left side of the stock, above the trigger, is marked with a “boxed” inspector’s cartouche “JSA / 1901” (J.S.
The bottom of the grip is marked “21” and with a “circled P” proof. The rear of the bolt handle is marked “C” and the bottom is marked “V”. Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “U.S. Year of Manufacture: August, 1895 (see page 231 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer)Īction Type: Bolt Action, Fed by Side Mounted Magazine All Model 1892 Krags are marked either “1894” or “1895” on the receiver (page 19 of Lt. Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold "Other" Pre-1900 American Arms