This is a rare example of one of only 841 Model 1898 Krag .22 caliber Gallery Practice rifles manufactured by Springfield in 1906-1907. The rifle has the distinctive altered receiver side showing the small hole for the ejector, with the correct 22 caliber barrel with off-set chamber and bolt with auxiliary extractor for the .22 Long cartridge. The receiver is marked "U.S./MODEL 1898. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, 476426" followed by "CAL./.22" that was applied only to the Gallery Practice rifles. High blade front sight and adjustable ladder rear sight graduated 1 to 20. Mounted with a smooth full walnut full stock with matching hand guard with bayonet lug and stacking swivel on the front barrel band, a clear boxed "JFC" cartouche on the left side and "V" proof in the pistol grip area behind the trigger guard. It is fitted with sling swivels and steel buttplate with compartment.

Very fine overall with 75% plus original blue finish, the balance is a mottled gray patina with areas of thinning blue finish. The niter blue finish on the external extractor is excellent and vibrant. The stock is also very fine, with scattered small indentations and a well aged oil finish. Mechanically excellent.