Springfield 1898 Krag .30-40 Bolt Action Rifle 1892 Bayonet & Scabbard C&R

SOLD FOR: $1125

LSB#: 210917MW19

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: 1898 Krag

Serial Number: 204357

Year of Manufacture: May, 1899 (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. 204357”. The rear of the bolt handle is marked “S11” and “X”. The bottom of the bolt handle is marked “0”. The barrel band is marked “U”. The bottom of the grip is marked with 2 overlapping “circled P” proofs. The left side of the stock, above the trigger, is marked with a faded, “boxed” inspector’s cartouche “JSA / 1899” (J.S. Adams, see page 60 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer).
The base of the Model 1892 Bayonet blade is marked “US” on one side and “1898” on the other.

Barrel Length: Approximately 30 Inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set atop a raised base. The rear sight is a “V” notched blade attached to a sliding escalator assembly. A small aperture is secured to the rear of the blade. It can be rotated up to take the place of the “V” notch. It is marked from “2-20”.

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. Cleaning tools are stored in the butt. The buttplate shows scratches and surface erosion. The nosecap & barrel band show scrapes, small scratches and discoloration from oxidation. The wood shows scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. Some have damaged small portions of the surface wood. Most of these marks have been oiled over. The LOP measures 13 ½ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttstock. This stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The muzzle and grooves are grey. The rifling is deep; shallow at the muzzle. There is erosion in the bore. It is more prominent in the grooves and at the muzzle. The bore shows an M.E. of 3.9.

Overall Condition: This rifle has lost most of its metal finish. It shows scrapes, small scratches, discoloration from oxidation and a freckling of light surface erosion. The screw heads show use. The receiver markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates 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.
The bayonet mounts the rifle properly.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with a Model 1892 Bayonet & Model 1892 metal Belt Scabbard. The bayonet shows scrapes, surface erosion & discoloration on the metal as well as scratches on the wood. It is in Good condition as an antique. The scabbard shows surface erosion, shallow dents, and scrapes. It is in about Fair to Good condition. The rifle comes with a brown leather sling. It shows scrapes, creasing, and discoloration on the leather. The metal shows oxidation & small scrapes. It is in about Very Good condition.
The rifle comes with a 3 piece cleaning rod & metal oiler which are stored in the butt. The cleaning rod threads together. It shows scrapes, thinning and surface erosion. It is in about Good condition. The small Krag oiler is stuck in the butt. We did not try to force it out.

Our Assessment: This Springfield Armory Model 1898 Krag Rifle was made back in 1899. Unfortunately it is 5 months “too young” to be considered an antique. It is in nice shape for its age and still has deep markings on the receiver. This Krag comes with a Model 1892 Bayonet & Model 1892 metal Belt Scabbard. This 122 year old Krag can still do work out at the range and will add to your Military collection.