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Lot 716:Springfield Armory U.S. 1898 Rifle 30-40 Krag

September 10th, 2011|Rock Island, IL

Lot 716:Springfield Armory U.S. 1898 Rifle 30-40 Krag

September 10th, 2011|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$900 - $1,300

Early Production U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Bolt Action Rifle

Blade front and tangent rear sights, with standard markings on the left side of the receiver. Smooth straight grip stock, with a crisp "J.S.A./ 1898" cartouche on the left side ahead of the wrist, "52" over a script "P" on the underside of the wrist, and a flat buttplate.

ConditionVery fine, with 75% of the faded original blue finish. A brown patina has formed on the barrel bands, with mild handling marks overall. The receiver and magazine show a dark casehardened pattern with 50% of case colors present. Stock is also very fine, with scattered mild pressure dents and an attractive grain pattern overall, strongest towards the butt and wrist. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.

Model1898 Rifle

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge30-40 Krag

Barrel30 inch round

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL