Army searched for a new rifle in the early 1890s to replace their old Springfield Model 1873 'trapdoor' single-shot rifles. History of the Krag-Jørgensen / Springfield Model 1892–99.

The bore is very good, being bright with clear lands and grooves. The stock is in great shape, with only minor chips and dings, and the metal components still have some of the original finish. This example is in very good condition, and has a great aged, but well cared for appearance. In this way, the rifle that helped the United States in the Spanish-American war was used to help police the new territory that came under their influence. It also had three sling swivels, for the standard Krag / Trapdoor rifle sling. It was then converted to an M1899 Constabulary carbine, which was a model built for use in the Philippines. It was basically the same as an M1899 Carbine, but had a full length stock and a bayonet lug, and the muzzle stepped down to accept a bayonet. This particular example started life as an Model 1896 rifle or carbine, as indicated by the receiver markings: U.S. Krag was replaced beginning in 1903 with the introduction of the M1903 Springfield rifle. All versions and variants were manufactured under license by the Springfield Armory between 18. The Springfield Model 1892-99 Krag-Jørgensen rifle is a Norwegian-designed bolt action rifle that was adopted in 1892 as the standard United States Army military longarm, chambered in U.S.

The design was adopted in Denmark, and then licensed to various other countries, such as the United States, where rifles were produced at Springfield Armory. The Krag Jørgensen system was invented in 1886 by Captain Ole Herman Johannes Krag of the Danish Army and Erik Jorgensen, a Danish gunsmith.

Springfield 1898 receiver