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LOT 3075
Extremely Rare U.S. Model 1902 Krag-Jorgensen Bolo Bayonet - This is one of only approximately 50 of these U.S. Model
1902 Bolo bayonets reportedly manufactured at Springfield Armory in 1902, with another 6 reportedly manufactured in 1903. There is
only a small handful of surviving examples, as nearly all of these saw hard jungle use as issued in the Philippines for field trials. Developed at the
beginning of the 20th century for use with the Krag-Jorgensen rifle, the Model 1902 Bolo Bayonet was one of the U.S. Army’s attempts at a hybrid weapon
that could reduce the loadout an individual soldier had to carry into the field. Intended for use in jungle environments, the Bolo could serve as
both a bayonet and a brush clearing tool, as well as being able to serve as an entrenching tool in a pinch. Noted as making the
Krag-Jorgensen rifle front-heavy when mounted, the 1902 was indeed found to be both a good brush knife and a functional
bayonet. While generally more liked than prior hybrid weapons, development was halted with the introduction of the 1903
Springfield, with its ill-fated integral rod bayonet; while interest was expressed in keeping the 1902 Bolo as a dedicated brush
knife, the Army opted to retire it in favor of then-issued standard machetes. Measures 15 inches overall, with a 10 3/8 inch blade dated “1902” on the left
ricasso and marked “US” on the right, standard Krag-Jorgensen pattern bayonet hilt, with bright iron hardware and smooth walnut grip panels. These
bayonets are described on page 124 of Lt. Col. William S. Brophy’s book “The Krag Rifle”, with another example photographed on pages 125 and 127. Scabbard is absent.
CONDITION: Very good as jungle used, with scattered patches of light pitting, freckling and some nicks on the edge of the blade with sharp markings, the exposed iron sections of the handle/hilt showing a brown patina, and some
scratches and dents in the walnut grip panels. This is an extremely rare opportunity to acquire this extraordinary variant of U.S. bayonet!
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 3074
Early Production Spanish-
American War Era U.S. Springfield
Model 1892/96 Krag-Jorgensen Bolt Action Rifle - Serial no. 1530, 30 Army (30-40 Krag) cal., 30
inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This is an early production four-digit number U.S. Springfield
Model 1892 Krag-Jorgensen bolt action rifle that has been arsenal upgraded to the Model 1896 configuration, likely around the time of
the Spanish-American War. The side of the receiver is marked “1894.” and U.S./SPRINGFIELD ARMORY” next to the early serial number “1530”. The stock is arsenal
updated with a plugged cleaning rod slot/hole, the second pattern front barrel band with double straps on top, 1896 pattern rear sight with curved ramped base, handguard
that covers the front chamber area of the receiver, updated bolt assembly with the extractor with pin, the receiver has also been altered with a small catch notch for the extractor pin, updated
smooth buttplate with a curved toe, and butt compartment. Boxed script “JSA/1895” cartouche stamped on the left wrist of the stock, circled script “P” proof behind the trigger guard, and “L/56” inventory marking on top ahead of
the buttplate. Includes a brown leather sling, and a three-piece cleaning rod inside the butt compartment.
CONDITION: Fine as arsenal converted/refurbished, retains 75% plus blue finish on the barrel with smooth gray and brown patina on the balance and some patches of light freckling. Stock is very
fine as arsenal converted, with defined grasping grooves and edges, scattered light dents and scratches, an area of filler visible on
the right of the forend, and crisp stamps. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3073
Exceptional Winchester Third Model 1883 Hotchkiss Bolt Action Musket
- Serial no. 82948, 45-70 cal., 28 1/4 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The three major models of the
Winchester-Hotchkiss bolt actions were manufactured c. 1879-1899. This Third Model or Model 1883 was manufactured in 1895
and features a pinned blade front sight, the two-line Winchester address on top of the barrel partially covered by the rear barrel band, notch and
ladder rear sight graduated from 1 to 4 on the base and 5 to 10 on the ladder, “45-70” and the “WP” proofmarks at the breech indicating it came back to the factory after 1905, long
forend secured by two barrel bands and fitted with a steel cap, “{MODEL OF 1883}” on the upper tang, the serial number “82948” on bottom ahead of the trigger guard bow, the three-line
patent marking on the lower tang, and smooth buttstock with military style steel buttplate. Cleaning rod absent.
CONDITION: Excellent with 90% plus original blue and vivid casehardened finish, finish loss near the muzzle, some fading and minor oxidation mainly on the buttplate, and generally minor age and storage related wear,
including a few minor dings and scratches on the otherwise excellent wood. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Felix Bedlan Collection.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3072
Very Scarce U.S.
Springfield Model 1892 Second Type Krag-Jorgensen Bolt Action Rifle with 1894 Dated
Bayonet - Serial no. 5910, 30 Army (30-40 Krag) 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 Second Type rifle has the correct flat muzzle (not crowned), curved base rear sight graduated up to 1,800 yards on the ladder, “1894.” followed by “U.S./SPRINGFIELD
ARMORY.” and serial number marked on the left side of the receiver, dual strap front barrel band, one-piece slotted iron cleaning rod, flat face muzzle, correctly has no hold open pin on the bolt, serrated bolt sleeve, stock having the
correct butt without compartment and a straight toe (unlike the subsequent Model 1896 rifles with a curved toe and butt compartment), “JSA/1895” (J. Sumner Adams) inspection cartouche with angled corners on the left of the
wrist, circled script “P” proof behind the trigger guard, a correct Model 1892 handguard that does not extend over the receiver ring, and the matching serial number “5910” located on the receiver and interior of the loading gate (a
feature only seen on these earlier Model 1892s). Includes a correct M1892 knife bayonet dated “1894”, and metal scabbard with belt hook that rotates 360 degrees. 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.”
CONDITION: Very good, retaining strong traces of original blue finish in some of the protected areas with the balance a smooth mottled brown and gray patina, and sharp markings. Stock is also very good as lightly sanded and
re-oiled, with some scattered dents and scratches, a crack visible at the top front of the handguard, and a faint, legible cartouche. Mechanically fine. Bayonet is also very good, and the scabbard is fair. A solid representative example
of a very scarce U.S. Springfield Krag Model 1892 Second Type rifle.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
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