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THBU.S. Model 1892 Type II Krag Rifle
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Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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LiveSep 12, 2018
This single-owner sale features unique and diverse examples spanning every stage of firearms development from early matchlocks to the closing days of World War II. Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
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- Lot Description
.30-40 Krag, 30" barrel, S/N 5214. Blued finish, finger-grooved, straight-gripped, smooth walnut stock. Receiver marked in two lines: US / 1894. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 5214. Counterpane with clear, script JSA / 1895 cartouche, script {circle-P} mark behind triggerguard. Correct M1892 rear sight with stepped side walls, pinned blade front sight, cleaning rod, sling and stacking swivels, no trap in buttplate.
The rifle is accompanied by a letter from Frank Mallory of Springfield Research Service indicating that the gun was initially issued to Private Alfred B. Archer of Company B, 13th US Infantry who served from November 2, 1892 until November 1, 1897. Company B of the 13th US took part in the assault on Fort San Juan on July 1, 1898 during the Spanish-American War. The famous charge up San Juan Hill was part of that action. The rifle subsequently saw service with Company L of the 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry, who saw service in the Philippines during the Philippine-American War in 1899. The letter does not make it clear if the rifle saw service in Cuba or not. A scarce, early production Krag with some good history.
Very good. Retains much of the blued finish with fading, wear and loss. Clear markings on the metal. Mechanically functional, good bore is dirty with even light pitting. Stock is cracked and repaired at the wrist with a dowel inserted behind the {circle}-P mark to support the repair. The butt has been sanded and refinished to make the repair less visible. The balance of the stock is un-sanded, with scattered bumps, dings and handling marks.Condition
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