This is an early production four-digit number U.S. Springfield Model 1892 Krag-Jorgensen bolt action rifle that has been arsenal upgraded to the Model 1896 configuration, likely around the time of the Spanish-American War. The side of the receiver is marked "1894." and U.S./SPRINGFIELD ARMORY" next to the early serial number "1530". The stock is arsenal updated with a plugged cleaning rod slot/hole, the second pattern front barrel band with double straps on top, 1896 pattern rear sight with curved ramped base, handguard that covers the front chamber area of the receiver, updated bolt assembly with the extractor with pin, the receiver has also been altered with a small catch notch for the extractor pin, updated smooth buttplate with a curved toe, and butt compartment. Boxed script "JSA/1895" cartouche stamped on the left wrist of the stock, circled script "P" proof behind the trigger guard, and "L/56" inventory marking on top ahead of the buttplate. Includes a brown leather sling, and a three-piece cleaning rod inside the butt compartment.

Fine as arsenal converted/refurbished, retains 75% plus blue finish on the barrel with smooth gray and brown patina on the balance and some patches of light freckling. Stock is very fine as arsenal converted, with defined grasping grooves and edges, scattered light dents and scratches, an area of filler visible on the right of the forend, and crisp stamps. Mechanically excellent.