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U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1898 KRAG RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1898 KRAG RIFLE.

Cal. 30-40 Krag. S# 270474. Bbl. 30". Rifle fitted w/ Model 1896 rear sight graduated to 1800 yards. Due to problems w/ the 1898 rear sight all Model 1898 rifles on which they were installed were recalled in 1900 & fitted w/ Model 1896 rear sight. This appears to be one of those rifles so fitted. Blade front sight. Walnut stock set w/ crisp boxed "J.S.A.1900". Circle "P" proof under grip. Trap buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brass sight protector in muzzle cover. CONDITION: stock set has nice original finish w/ scattered sm. handling marks & crisp cartouche. Metal has fading blue turning gray notably at receiver area. Extractor has traces of fire blue. Bore has strong lands w/ slightly darkened grooves. (22-675/RW). CURIO. $500-700.