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Springfield 1898 .30-40 Krag SN: 426947

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
Springfield 1898 .30-40 Krag SN: 426947
Auction Only Available to USA Residents
U.S. military bolt action service rifle chambered in .30-40 Krag, manufactured circa 1900. Features a blued & case hardened finish, 30" barrel, pinned blade front sight, tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards with rear peep, two barrel bands with bayonet lug & stacking swivel on the front band, side-mounted 5 round hinged magazine with cut-off on the left side of the receiver, polished bolt with two-position safety on the rear, smooth trigger, sling swivels, smooth walnut handguard and straight grip shoulder stock with finger grooves in the forend, trapdoor metal buttplate, circled script "P" & "65" cartouche behind triggerguard, No visible Inspectors cartouche. The once case colored receiver, side plate & loading gate now display a mottled olive/dark grey patina. The barrel, barrel, bands, triggerguard & buttplate retain approximately 60% of their collective finish with the balance bare from handling. The extractor still has traces of nitre blue. Action is smooth, the bore is bright with good rifling. Markings are crisp and the wood stocks are very good with minor scratches/dings. There are two minor cracks to thee rear of the sideplate.Original oiler in butt. Come with a two claw U.S. sling marked "Boyt 1942" NRA Condition-Near very Good. C&R Firearm.