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LOT 3131
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. “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 D. Moller Collection;
Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 3133
Extremely Rare U.S. Springfield Model 1915 Bolo Bayonet for U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle -
Developed in the early 20th century, the Model 1915 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. Though the daylight bayonet charge was becoming a thing of the past, observers of World War I and the Russo-Japanese War noted the rise of the night attack and its resultant brutal
hand-to-hand combat; the determination was made that a bayonet should be a fighting weapon and nothing more, and all the odd ducks and promising experiments were pulled from the field. Either
destroyed or discarded as surplus, it is believed that only about fifty Model 1915 Bolo bayonets remain. 20 3/4 inches overall, with a 15 5/8 inch blade marked “SA/(flaming bomb)/1916” on the left ricasso
and “US/5923” on the right. Walnut grip panels, with an “eagle beak” pommel and standard 1905 type locking hardware. Scabbard is absent.
CONDITION: Very good with scattered mild spotting and gray patina on the original bright polished blade, 50% of the original blue finish on the furniture showing smooth brown and gray patina on the
balance, distinct blade markings, and some light dings on the otherwise very good grips. This extremely rare U.S. Springfield Model 1915 Bolo bayonet is an immensely desirable accessory to accompany a U.S. Model 1903 rifle!
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 3132
Very Fine Pre-World War I U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action N.R.A. Sales Rifle with Bayonet -
Serial no. 620712, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This is a very desirable
example of a U.S. Springfield Model 1903 N.R.A. sales rifle. This rifle is marked with the distinctive Ordnance shell and flame insignia over “N.R.A.”
underneath the front of the trigger guard assembly to differentiate it from the standard issued service rifles. These N.R.A. marked rifles were available
only to N.R.A. members prior to U.S. entry into World War I. All N.R.A. sales rifles were brand
new (never rebuilt or altered) and subjected to stringent inspection criteria to include
hand selection of the rifle based on the beauty of the wood components for color and
uniformity, overall high grade blue finish and star gauging of the barrel to ensure land
and groove uniformity for the best possible accuracy. These rifles were intended for
National Match shooting prior to World War I. The receiver is roll marked with the five-
line, standard Springfield Armory markings, and the top of the barrel is stamped “S.A.” above the Ordnance shell and flame insignia and the date “1-16”.
The rifle has an oil quenched casehardened receiver and all blued milled components that include the barrel bands, bolt, trigger guard, and floorplate. The
safety and cut-off lever are casehardened. It is fitted with a walnut “S” style stock that has a single reinforcing bolt, high hump handguard with proper rear sight
clearance cut and spring clips, and checkered steel buttplate with compartment. The rifle has a serrated trigger, dished windage and elevation knob, and rear sight leaf with the 2,850 yard
notch. “H” marked on the bayonet lug, “C 6” marked on the right of the rear bolt lug, the left stock wrist is stamped with the Ordnance final inspection initials “J.S.A.” in a rectangle, a small “D”
in the cutoff recess, and a small “23” above a circled script “P” firing proof stamped behind the trigger guard. Includes a “1916” dated Springfield M1905 bayonet, serial numbered “639779”,
with tan canvas scabbard, “1915” dated Rock Island Arsenal M1907 leather sling, and oiler inside the butt compartment.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus original blue and oil-quenched finish with some areas turned to a smooth brown patina and otherwise sharp markings and edges in the metal overall.
Stock is excellent with crisp grasping grooves, defined edges, a few light scratches and handling marks, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet and scabbard are both fine.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3130
Desirable Spanish-American
War Era U.S. Springfield Model
1896 Krag-Jorgensen Bolt Action Carbine - Serial no. 32981, 30 ARMY (30-
40) cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. 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 “1896.”, “U.S./SPRINGFIELD ARMORY.” and serial number “32981” 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 partial boxed script “JSA/1896” cartouche with angled corners, a faint circled script “P” behind the trigger
guard, and a flat buttplate with a trapdoor cleaning rod compartment. “1ST U.S.V.C. SANTIAGO CUBA. 1898” stamped on the underbelly of the stock (there is currently no serial number hit to positively verify
this carbine as having been issued to the 1st Volunteers), an “N” carved ahead of the trigger guard, “CAC” punch dotted into the left of the buttstock, a “C” carved in the right of the buttstock, and three tick marks
carved in the top of the comb. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock.
CONDITION: Very good plus, retaining 30% original blue finish on the barrel and band with some light wear, and the buttplate turned to a mottled gray/brown patina. 20% oil-quenched casehardened finish with some scattered
light freckling and smooth gray patina on the balance. Stock is also very good with crisp grasping grooves, a crack at the rear of the handguard, scattered scratches, and light chips at the toe. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The George D. Moller Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
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