These carbines were used throughout the Spanish-American War and later in the Philippine Insurrection, most famously by future President Theodore Roosevelt's 1st Volunteer Cavalry "Rough Riders". Fixed blade front sight fitted with "C" marked detachable sight hood and 2,000 yard "C" marked ladder rear sight. The oil-quenched casehardened receiver is marked "MODEL 1896.", "U.S./SPRINGFIELD ARMORY." and serial number "76511" on the left side. Correct high hump barrel band to protect the rear sight from catching in a saddle boot, a short saddle ring on the left side followed by a boxed script "JSA/1897" cartouche with angled corners, a faint circled script "P" behind the trigger guard, and buttplate with a trapdoor compartment containing a three-piece cleaning rod and oiler. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Very good with smooth brown patina on the barrel, gray patina on the receiver, scattered light spotting, scattered patches of light pitting, and original blue finish showing on the barrel band, safety switch, and bolt sleeve. Stock is also very good with legible cartouche, scattered scratches and dents, and nice grasping grooves. Mechanically excellent.