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LOT 248
Very Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1892 Second Type Krag-Jorgensen Bolt Action Rifle with 1894 Dated Bayonet - Serial no.
2989, 30 ARMY (30-40) cal., 30 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The Krag-Jorgensen bolt action was invented by Captain Ole Krag and Erik Jorgensen of Norway around 1886, and variations were adopted by Norway, the Dutch, and of course the United States. Though named “Model 1892” based on the year the design was selected after trials, the First Type Springfield Krag-Jorgensen rifles were manufactured in 1894, and the Second Type rifles came out in late 1894 and 1895. The most readily identifiable difference in the Second Type rifles are the dual strap upper barrel bands. Other aspects were also strengthened or altered throughout production before production shifted to the Model 1896, which had a compartment in the buttstock and other differences. This relatively early Second Type rifle has the correct flat muzzle (not crowned), standard Model 1892 stepped rear sight graduated out to 1,900 yards and not adjustable for windage, “1894.” followed by “U.S./SPRINGFIELD ARMORY” and “2989” marked on the left side of the receiver, matching serial number “2989” marked inside the loading gate, no hold open pin on the bolt, a “JSA/1894” cartouche with angled corners, correct dual strap front barrel band and one-piece slotted cleaning rod, circled script “P” behind the trigger guard, thin early style buttplate and butt without curved toe, and handguard that does not extend over the receiver ring. According to records quoted in “The Krag Rifle Story” by Mallory and Olson, only 6,000 of the Model 1892s were not converted to the Model 1896 pattern and “evidently many of these unconverted rifles were lost or destroyed in service or were scrapped, because unaltered Model 1892 rifles are extremely scarce.”“GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a correct knife bayonet dated “1894”, type III metal scabbard, and period leather sling. CONDITION: Very good, retaining strong traces of original blue finish concentrated on the rear sight, extractor, bolt sleeve, and protected areas with the balance a smooth mottled brown and gray patina, and sharp markings. The stock is also very good with defined grasping grooves, some light dings and dents, a chip at the toe, and a nice clear cartouche. Mechanically excellent. A solid example of a very scarce, original U.S. Springfield Krag Model 1892 Second Type rifle. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 249
Desirable Spanish-American War Era U.S. Springfield Model 1896 Krag-Jorgensen Bolt Action Carbine - Serial no. 89719, 30 ARMY (30-40) cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. 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 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 “89719” (8 has a punch mark on it) on the left side. Correct high hump barrel band to protect the rear sight from bumping into the 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 a flat buttplate with a trapdoor cleaning rod compartment containing a three-piece cleaning rod. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 40% original blue finish on the barrel and band with some light wear and the buttplate turned to a brown patina with scattered light pitting, and 30% oil-quenched casehardened finish on the receiver with some scattered light freckling and the flat of the side gate a smooth gray patina. Stock is also fine with crisp grasping grooves, some light scratches, and a few chips. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 250 Fine U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1899 Krag-Jorgensen Bolt Action Carbine - Serial no. 359299, 30 ARMY (30-40) cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The serial number correctly falls into the carbine serial number range (222609-362256). It features a blade front sight in a raised mount, elevation and windage adjustable folding ladder rear sight graduated 1-6 on the “C” marked base and to 20 on the “C” marked ladder. Standard left side receiver markings, smooth straight wrist half stock marked with a boxed script “JSA/1901” cartouche, high hump handguard, single barrel band, and curved toe steel buttplate with a trapdoor compartment containing a cleaning rod and oiler. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 75% original blue finish on the barrel, band, trigger guard and buttplate. Retains 70% oil-quenched casehardened finish on the receiver and components with some light flaking on the bolt sleeve. Stock is very fine with crisp grasping grooves, some light scratches and dents, a few chips, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
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LOT 251
Scarce and Desirable U.S. Model 1900 Krag Bowie Bayonet with Scabbard
- Produced (and dated) for trial in 1900, as a replacement for the standard bayonet
which could pull double duty as a brush knife.
Measuring 13 1/2 inches overall, the 9 inch blade has a deep back clip and a 2 1/2 inch sharpened edge on the spine, with “US” on the right ricasso and “1900” on the left. All of the metal is bright, with a
pair of smooth wood scales completing the grip. With a full metal sheath, which features the distinct ball tip and 100 degree belt swivel. CONDITION: Fine overall. The very fine blade shows mild spotting, with a mixed brown and gray color on the hilt and light dings concentrated on the pommel. The grip panels show some minor dings, with a small chip absent from the bottom rear corner of the right panel. The sheath shows 70% of the original blue finish, with some patches of pitting that have been cleaned bright, minor spotting, and mixed gray/brown patina on the belt loop, and a streaking of old dried varnish. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,250 - 4,000
Provenance: The George Moller Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750