Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout us
Log InCreate Account
Rock Island Auction CompanyRock Island Auction Company
Contact us
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
Locations
Bedford, TX
3600 Harwood RoadBedford, Texas 76021, USA
Rock Island, IL
7819 42nd Street WestRock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
Hours
Monday - Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Navigation
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout usAccount
More Info
Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyJob postings & CareersOrder a catalogContact
Social media
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
Disconnected
Unable to connect to live update server, attempting reconnection. If this persists, please try refreshing your browser.
Disconnected state indicated by at top of page. If you cannot see this icon, you are connected.
Rock Island Auction Company
Hello.
Please Log In, or .

Home
Auctions
Consignment
Latest
FAQ
About us

  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 1161

Lot 1161:9th Cavalry Spanish-American War Springfield 1895/96 Carbine

August 24th, 2024|Bedford, TX
  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 1161

Lot 1161:9th Cavalry Spanish-American War Springfield 1895/96 Carbine

August 24th, 2024|Bedford, TX
Price Realized:
Login to viewLogin to view
Price obfuscated
Estimated Price$8,500 - $15,000
Log In to use Wishlists
Share

Historic Documented Spanish-American War U.S. Springfield Model 1895/96 Krag-Jorgensen Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine, Identified to the U.S. 9th Cavalry Colored Regiment Who Famously Charged Up San Juan Hill Next to the Rough Riders, Formerly of the Frank Mallory Collection

This is an extremely desirable example of a Spanish-American War issued U.S. Springfield Krag-Jorgensen saddle ring carbine identified by serial number as issued to the 9th Cavalry Regiment, who famously charged the hill during the Battle of San Juan Hill in Cuba on July 1st, 1898, alongside future President Theodore Roosevelt's 1st Volunteer Cavalry "Rough Riders". Surviving examples of these Krag-Jorgensen carbines with a documented serial number positively linking them (not just nearby or within the range) to one of the regiments that was physically present at the Battle of San Juan Hill very rarely turn up today! This is a tangible piece of history, the likes of which collectors will search high and low to be able to be presented with the opportunity to acquire. This example is previously out of the collection of Frank Mallory, highly respected author and founder of Springfield Research Service (SRS), is accompanied by a SRS document that shows this carbine by serial number as "turned in" on June 14th, 1900, from the 9th Cavalry, and is photographed leaning against a tree in the article "Guns of the Rough Riders-Part II-Krag Carbines" in the July/August 1989 issue of Man at Arms magazine (the page with the photo removed from a magazine is included with this lot) with the caption, "Ordnance records show that Model 1896 Carbine serial no. 28683, photographed with cavalry cartridge belt, was issued to the 9th Cavalry Regiment. The black troopers of the 9th went up San Juan Hill alongside the Rough Riders (photo by author)." These Krag-Jorgensen carbines were used throughout the Spanish-American War and late into the Philippine Insurrection. Fixed blade front sight and 2,000 yard ladder rear sight correctly marked with a "C". The receiver is marked "U.S./1895. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. 28683" on the left side (appropriate for an early "Model 1896" Carbine). The period field replacement stock is of the proper short carbine style, with an extended barrel band to protect the rear sight from bumping into the saddle boot, a short saddle ring on the left side, a boxed script "JSA/1898" cartouche stamped on the left of the wrist, "31" behind the trigger guard, and a flat buttplate with a trapdoor cleaning rod compartment (cleaning rod not included). "12" and "P2" are electro-stenciled into the left of the receiver. Provenance: The Frank Mallory Collection; Property of a Gentleman

ConditionFine as Spanish-American War issued, retains 80% arsenal refurbished blue finish and 50% combination blue and oil-quenched casehardened finish on the receiver with smooth brown patina on the balance and some scattered areas of mild pitting, characteristic of exposure to the humid climate of Cuba and further adding to the aura of this historic example. The field replacement stock is also fine with defined edges, some light scratches and handling marks, a crack on the top of the handguard, defined grasping grooves and cartouche. Mechanically excellent. A historically significant example of a U.S. Springfield Model 1895/96 Krag-Jorgensen Carbine formerly of the collection of Frank Mallory identified to the U.S. 9th Cavalry Regiment who rushed Kettle Hill during the Battle of San Juan Hill. Do not miss this opportunity to own an American historic treasure: a desirable identified Krag-Jorgensen carbine with Spanish-American War use!
Details
ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.
Model1895
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge30 Army (30-40 Krag)
Barrel22 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views2708
Catalog page155
Find MoreRelated Items
Lot 46U.S. Springfield Model 1896 Krag-Jorgensen Bolt Action Carbine
View Lot
Lot 728U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag-Jorgensen Bolt Action Rifle
View Lot
Lot 585Two Revolvers
View Lot
Lot 195U.S. Springfield Armory 1898 Krag-Jorgensen .22 Practice Rifle
View Lot
Show More