Springfield 1898 Krag Jorgensen 30-40 US 30″ Bolt Action Rifle, 1899 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,035.00
LSB#: LSB260502AH004
Make: Springfield
Model: 1898
Serial Number: 129638
Year of Manufacture: 1899 / C&R
Caliber: 30-40 Krag, 30 US
Action Type: Bolt action, Centerfire Rifle, Fed by Internal Side Loading Box Magazine.
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “US / MODEL 1898. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. 129638”. The stock is marked with a worn cartouche and “P” on the straight wrist.
Barrel Length: 30″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned to a base that is soldered to the barrel. The rear sight is an 1896 Type 4 U-notch leaf sight marked out to 18 and screwed into the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two piece wood with nose cap with bayonet lug and sling ring, banded forend with sling ring, straight grip, straight comb, and metal buttplate with trapdoor. There is light handling and storage wear. There are scratches and compression marks throughout. There are a few light scuffs throughout. There is a chip on the left side of the stock below the side plate. There are no cracks. The LOP measures 13.25″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall this stock is in about Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is defined. There is no erosion in the bore. There is fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 15% of its finish. The balance of the finish shows handling and storage wear. There are scratches and thinning throughout. Most of the finish has gone in the white and/or a patina. There are scratches, light nicks, and light surface rust forming throughout. Most of the surface rust is forming on the buttplate. The screw heads range from sharp to tooled with serviceable slots. The markings range from clear to worn. Overall this rifle is in about Good condition.
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: This rifle comes with a leather sling.
Our Assessment: The U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag-Jørgensen is a classic American military bolt-action rifle chambered in .30-40 Krag / .30 U.S., known for its smooth action and distinctive internal side-loading magazine. Serial number 129638 falls within the National Park Service’s approximate 1899 fiscal-year Krag production range of 116,147–219,925, supporting the listed 1899 manufacture date. This example is configured with a 30” barrel, blade front sight, 1896 Type 4 U-notch rear sight marked out to 18, full-length military wood stock, metal buttplate with trapdoor, leather sling, and original blued finish.
This Model 1898 Krag is in Good condition overall, retaining about 15% of its original finish with handling and storage wear, scratches, thinning, areas worn in the white, patina, light nicks, and light surface rust forming throughout, mostly on the buttplate. The two-piece wood stock rates in Good condition, showing light handling and storage wear, scratches, compression marks, light scuffs, and a chip on the left side of the stock below the side plate, but no cracks. The bore is bright with defined rifling, no erosion, and fouling in the grooves, rating 8 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The action functions correctly, the markings range from clear to worn, and the screw heads range from sharp to tooled with serviceable slots. This rifle should appeal to U.S. martial arms collectors, Krag-Jørgensen enthusiasts, and C&R military rifle buyers looking for an 1899-production Springfield Model 1898 rifle with a strong bore, leather sling, and honest service wear. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -N.P