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".

[m1903rifle]

From the pictures, it would appear that your rifle is a M92/96...that is a M1892 rifle that was converted to to M96 configuration but using the original stock. I have a M92/96 that is a SRS "hit" having been with the the 25th Infantry Bicycle Troops in 1897.

[M1 C FAN]

So my number falls in between the numbers listed to The Dakota Infantry Comp. Were they sent in Blocks of numbers? Just wanting to narrow down the history. Any additional Input is great. Thank You ALL.

[browningautorifle]

Just wanting to narrow down the history.

Odd are if you don't have a hit, you better not assume. Nice to imagine though...