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Springfield Model 1898 30-40 Krag

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Springfield Model 1898 30-40 Krag
SN: 143649. Spanish-American War era US military bolt action infantry rifle manufactured circa 1899. Features a blued & case hardened finish, 30" barrel, pinned blade front sight, tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards with rear notch and sliding peep, two barrel bands with bayonet lug & stacking swivel on the front band, side-mounted 5 round hinged magazine with cut-off on the left side of the receiver, polished bolt with two-position safety on the rear, smooth trigger, sling swivels, smooth walnut handguard and straight grip shoulder stock with finger grooves in the forend, trapdoor metal buttplate, circled script "P" cartouche behind triggerguard, small "J.G." right behind the triggerguard, Inspector's cartouche dated 1898 on left wrist. Bore dark/rough. Receiver and bolt are a mottled patina brown over dull gray. Most blued parts retain a dark color, fading to brown tones, with light rust on forward band and barrel.. Several areas of shallow pitting along top of barrel. Wood is very good. appears lightly sanded , may be a replacement as it does not match the condition of the rifle, & 1898 cartouche date. NRA Condition-Fair. C&R Firearm