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Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition as refinished. The metal shows small scrapes & scratches as well as areas of discoloration. Small scratches and oxidation show through the new finish. Overall Condition: This rifle retains approximately 95% of its metal finish as refinished. There is erosion in the front 3rd of the bore. This stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition.īore Condition: The rear of the bore is semi bright. The LOP measures 13 ½ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttstock. The left side of the butt shows several spots of discoloration. Most of these marks have been oiled over. Some have damaged small portions of the surface wood. The wood shows several scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. The refinished nosecap & barrel band shows scrapes, small scratches and discoloration. The buttplate shows scratches, discoloration, and light surface erosion. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock has a straight grip, cutout for the bolt handle, finger grooves, barrel band, nosecap, stacking loop, 2 sling loops, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. When flipped up it becomes a sight ladder that uses a sliding “U” notched blade and aperture. The left side of the rear sight base is marked “4B 3 2 1” for use with the escalator. The rear sight is a “V” notched blade attached to an escalator assembly. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinned blade set atop a raised base. The undated “JFC” cartouche was used on nonstandard rifles and carbines including the Model 1898 Gallery Rifle (page 59).īarrel Length: Approximately 30 Inches Krag Serial Number Registry The left side of the stock, above the trigger, is marked with an undated “boxed” inspector’s cartouche “JFC” (J.F. The bottom of the grip is marked “44” and with a “circled P” proof.
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The bottom of the bolt handle is marked with a faded stamping. 22” which is correct for a Krag Gallery Rifle (page 274 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer).
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Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “U.S. The original side mounted magazine is still in place. Year of Manufacture: 1905 -1906 (see page 230 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer)Īction Type: Bolt Action, Single Shot. Springfield armory krag rifle 6.5mm look! Saint clair, mi 48079: used: : $295.00.30-40 krag springfield armory model 1898 military rifle 22 inch ' barrel lewiston, id 83501: used: : $1,455.00.30-40 krag springfield armory scarce krag-jorgensen + bayonet ammo m1898 mfr'd 1899 colonial.
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According to page 37 of the Springfield Research Service – Serial Numbers of Martial Arms Volume 1, the serial number “71150” falls between 2 serial numbers that are documented as being issued to the U.S. The value of the1896 Krag-Jorgensen rifle is. The M1892 Krag rifle replaced the Trapdoor Springfield, and was the first generally-issued repeating rifle and also the first to use smokeless powder. The Krag-Jorgensen rifle was short-lived in US military service, despite being a major step forward in technology.