Springfield Armory 1898 Krag .30-40 Bolt Action Rifle MFD 1900 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1112
LSB#: 210930TP84
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: 1898 Krag
Serial Number: 269327
Year of Manufacture: July, 1900 (see page 234 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer)
Caliber: 30-40 Krag
Action Type: Bolt Action, Fed by Side Mounted Magazine
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “U.S. / MODEL 1898. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. 269327”. The bottom of the bolt handle is marked “5”. The barrel band is marked “U”. The bottom of the grip is marked with a small “27” and with a “circled P” proof. The left side of the stock, above the trigger, is marked with a boxed inspector’s cartouche “JSA / 1900” (J.S. Adams, see page 60 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer).
Barrel Length: Approximately 30 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned into a raised base. The rear sight is a “V” notched blade attached to an escalator assembly. The left side of the rear sight base is marked “3 4 5 6” for use with the escalator. When flipped up it becomes a sight ladder that uses a sliding “U” notched blade. The ladder is marked from “7-18”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock has a straight grip, cutout for the bolt handle, finger grooves, barrel band, nosecap with bayonet lug, stacking loop, 2 sling loops, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. The buttplate shows scrapes and surface erosion. The nosecap & barrel band show scrapes and light surface erosion. The wood shows several scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. Many have damaged small portions of the surface wood. These marks have been oiled. The LOP measures 13 1/2 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. This stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is grey. The rifling is well defined. There is erosion in the bore; more prominent in the grooves. The bore shows an M.E. of 1.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish as refinished. The metal shows scrapes,scratches and discoloration from oxidation. The front of the barrel and trigger guard show surface erosion. The screw heads show use and oxidation. The receiver markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good to Very Good overall condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This Springfield Armory Model 1898 Krag Rifle was made back in 1900. The rifle has seen some use but is a 122 year old service rifle. The metal has been refinished and the wood has been oiled so it looks good for its age. The rifle has nice marks on the receiver & stock which add to its history. This 1898 Krag can still do lots of work out at the range. Good luck.