These carbines were used throughout the Spanish American War and late in the Philippine Insurrection, most famously by future President Theodore Roosevelt's 1st Volunteer Cavalry "Rough Riders". Fixed blade front and 2,000 yard "C" marked ladder rear sights. The casehardened receiver is marked "U.S./MODEL 1896, SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. 72441" on the left side. The 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 followed immediately by a "JSA/1897" cartouche, a circled script "P" behind the trigger guard, and a flat buttplate with a trapdoor cleaning rod compartment (rod not included).

Very good with traces of the original blue finish showing a mixed brown and gray patina, along with some light spotting and handling marks. The case colors have darkened over time, but traces of the original pattern are visible. Some mild dings are present on the safety, jamming it in the "fire" position, as well as a slight bend in the rear sight ladder, which is attributed by the consignor as battlefield wear and tear. The stock is also very good, showing a heavy grain pattern around the receiver and barrel band as well as a thin crack and some light chips at the buttplate. Aside from the safety, the carbine is mechanically fine.