1042

US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1899 KRAG BOLT ACTION CARBINE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1899 KRAG BOLT ACTION CARBINE
Cal. 30-40 Krag. S# 355657. Bbl. 22". Original carbine rear sight has been replaced by Model 1901 rifle rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards. Sight slide locking screw is broken; knob is not present. Blade front sight. Cocking piece knob is standard flared rifle type. Walnut stock set. Forend correctly measures 9 1/2" between mag. & bbl. band. Stock has boxed "JSA 1901" inspection cartouche. Stock is also marked w/ encircled script "P" proof under grip. Marked w/ "C" on top of grip & "12" is stamped on right side of butt. Correct handguard made w/ "hump sight protector". Smooth trap buttplate. CONDITION: stock set has worn original finish w/ scattered handling marks throughout but w/ legible markings. Metal turning gray & patina has moderate wear & handling marks w/ areas of very fine peppery oxidation. Buttplate tang is bent slightly upward. Bore has frosting w/ worn lands. (23-4946/RW). CURIO. $800-1,200.