us springfield model 1898 carbine 30 40 krag serial number 406105

This rifle is in Carbine configuration but we do not know if the rifle was originally built as a Krag Carbine or as a Krag Rifle. The rifle uses a Model 1899 Carbine front sight and a Model 1902 Carbine rear sight. The stock was replaced during the rebuild. Our Assessment: This Model 1898 Krag Carbine was originally produced back in December of 1898. They show scrapes and light surface erosion. The oiler shows soiling and light scrapes. It includes a metal Krag oiler tube and a 3 piece cleaning rod. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: Cleaning gear is stored in the butt. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine condition as a refinished antique. The metal shows scrapes, discoloration, and areas of oxidation. The receiver and magazine side plate have surface erosion bleeding through the finish. Overall Condition: This rifle retains approximately 90% of its metal finish, as refinished. There is erosion in the bore more prominent in the grooves. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine condition.īore Condition: The muzzle & grooves are dark. The LOP measures 13 ½ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttstock. The wood shows scuffs, light scrapes, and a few small scratches. The barrel band shows scrapes & discoloration. The buttplate shows scratches, discoloration, and light surface erosion. We found cleaning gear stored in the butt. Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a straight grip, cutout for the bolt handle, finger grooves, barrel band, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. The right side of the rear sight base is marked “C” for Carbine. The Model 1902 Carbine rear sight is an adjustable “U” notched escalator assembly. The pinned front sight blade is a Model 1899 Carbine sight blade. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinned blade atop a raised base. The right side of the front sight blade is marked “C” for Carbine”. The sling base plate under the butt is marked “OALW / 169”. Adams, see page 60 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer).

The bottom of the grip is marked “44” and with a “circled P” proof. The left side of the stock, above the trigger, is marked with a boxed inspector’s cartouche “JSA / 1901” (J.S. The bottom of the bolt handle is marked with a faded “V”. Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “U.S. Year of Manufacture: December of 1898 (see page 234 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer).Īction Type: Bolt Action, Fed by Side Mounted Magazine

We do not know if it was originally produced as a Krag Rifle or as a Krag Carbine. Arrow_back Back More Sold 'Other' Pre-1900 American Arms

Us springfield model 1898 carbine 30 40 krag serial number 406105