This is a very fine example of an unaltered, totally original, Spanish-American War era U.S. Springfield Model 1896 Krag Rifle. The left side of the receiver is marked "U.S./MODEL 1896/SPRINGFIELD ARMORY" followed by the serial number. Raised ramp front blade sight and folding leaf rear sight with curved base graduated to 6 on the left side and 7-18 on the ladder. The rifle is finished blue with casehardened receiver, loading gate and cocking piece. Mounted with a smooth one-piece full straight grip stock with a crisp boxed "JSA/1896" cartouche on the left side and a small "T" and circled "P" behind the trigger guard. The buttstock has the compartment (cleaning kit not included). Most Model 1896s had the original rear sights removed and upgraded at some time during their service life. Completely original Model 1896 Krag rifles with the original 1896 pattern rear sights are scarce.

Extremely fine. The barrel retains 85% original blue finish. The receiver shows 60% original faded case colors mixed with a smooth mottled gray patina. The loading gate retains most of the original case colors. The buttplate has a smooth mottled gray patina. The stock is very fine with a few scattered minor dings and dents. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.