1894 SRS Request

[M1 C FAN]

So I inherited a 1894 many years ago from my Uncle. It is the " Holy Grail" of my service rifle collection. It has a beautiful shinny bore with distinctly sharp rifling. Serial 17615 any help with it`s history would be great My Uncle bought it out of a barrel of Krags and 1903`s at the farmers co-op in Napoleon North Dakota for $15 in the 50`s. She really likes the 220 grain ball she was made for. She gets about 5 cartridges a year when the grand babies are over. WILL HAVE MORE PICTURES SOON.

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[m1903rifle]

Does it have the M1896 upgrades? If it has, it is usually called a M1892/96 by collectors.

[M1 C FAN]

That is why I am here to ask the experts. I believe the sights have been changed to the 1896 design? Not sure though and would love the input from the people who know. will have more pics soon.

[m1903rifle]

No hit in Springfield Research records. Here are the closest numbers.
17476 92R 09/12/97 DEPT OF DAKOTA INF COMP
17620 92R 09/12/97 DEPT OF DAKOTA INF COMP

[M1 C FAN]

Thank You M1903RIFLE, That is only 5 off of the last number and it totally makes sense that it was bought in North Dakota. Do you think I could assume it was issued in the same batch to the Dakotas? That is very cool info either way. I would love to hear what anyone else has to say about this rifle. To me it`s priceless I grew up drooling over it and was loved enough to inherit it from my uncle when he passed. it is the seed that started my collection. I would like to know the approximate value of an early girl like her. The only stamps left on the stock appears to be a Proof stamp on the wrist.

[browningautorifle]

Maybe an expose' of pics is in order?

[M1 C FAN]

She has a even Grey patina with no pitting of any kind. The Bayonet 1896 and Scabbard were acquired later but I believe it is the second version with the swivel limiting pin in it? As a child me and my older brothers all used it at one time or another for Deer and Elk hunting. She never failed to deliver exceptional performance. If you all can`t tell "I LOVE HER".

[browningautorifle]

I've had my share I guess, one rifle/one carbine/one school gun. Had the bayonets and bags of ammo, couple sets of dies and a trim die. Still got the last set. Although I sold my brass and guns, I'd still be hard pressed to resist one of those if it came towards me at a good price... I too like even the look of that one.

[M1 C FAN]

Would love to find a nice real carbine for a reasonable price for my collection. REAL is the key BUBBA CARBINES are everywhere. Even a BUBBA done right for the right price would be cool. People are asking crazy money for cutup and band-aided creations that THEY WERE TOLD BY GRANDPA was the real deal.

[rcathey]

Would love to find a nice real carbine for a reasonable price for my collection. REAL is the key BUBBA CARBINES are everywhere. Even a BUBBA done right for the right price would be cool. People are asking crazy money for cutup and band-aided creations that THEY WERE TOLD BY GRANDPA was the real deal.

100% with ya. I've been hunting for a nice Bubba trapdoor carbine for a few months now. Thinking I'll work it into a nice Officer's Carbine style.
But yes, even badly done chop jobs are still $500 or so. I can find full length rifles (that I wouldn't dare chop, of course) for around $600. It's crazy!