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Springfield 1899 Carbine .30-40 Krag

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
Springfield 1899 Carbine .30-40 Krag
SN: 287406 US military bolt action rifle. Appears to be an actual carbine not a cut-down rifle. Features blued or blackened finish, 22" barrel, pinned blade front sight, model 1901 rear sight (marked "C" in three places), proper carbine handguard and barrel band, manual safety, magazine cut-off. Stock appears to be an original carbine stock, has had holes drilled front & back (appears to have previously had screw-in swivels). Cocking piece is cylindrical with knurled surface. Butt has a recoil pad installed, with top portion of steel buttplate retained, might possibly be restore-able. Bore is good condition, lightly frosted and slightly dull, strong rifling. Retains 40% finish, bluing on barrel turning gray, other parts showing much bare metal or a dull medium gray color, with traces of old finish. Wood is good condition, many dings and scuffs, lightly sanded, light coat of varnish. 1900 dated cartouche present, also "P" in circle stamp under wrist. Recoil pad is hard. Condition is NRA Good+ (as modified) *** C&R Firearm ***