Item:
ONSV10821

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1898 .30-40 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle Serial 114516 with M1901 Sight - Made in 1898

Item Description

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice very mid-production (1896) Krag M1896 Rifle, complete with a correct 1902-dated M1892 bayonet. It measures was 49 inches (1,200 mm) in overall length weighing 9.3 pounds with a 30-inch (760 mm) barrel. The The Springfield Model 1892–99 Krag–Jørgensen rifle is a Norwegian-designed bolt-action rifle that was adopted in 1892 as the standard United States Army military longarm, chambered in U.S. caliber .30-40 Krag. All versions and variants were manufactured under license by the Springfield Armory between 1892 and 1903 and famously served as the longarm during the Spanish–American War. Although Krags were popular, unique and efficient, the side loading gate mechanism was slow and cumbersome to reload in combat compared to the clip loaded Spanish Mausers the Krag was up against.

The M1898 rifle differs from the earlier M1892 version, in that the magazine cut-off operates in down position and a three-piece cleaning rod is stored in a butt trap. It also had an improved rear sight and tighter production tolerances to give better accuracy when compared to its predecessors. The differences over the M1896 were mainly incremental, with changes to the sight and other parts.

Our example is stamped on the receiver:

U.S.
MODEL 1898. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. 114516

Research reveals that serial number 114516 dates the time of manufacture to about June of 1898, which is the last month of U.S. fiscal year 1898. Government records indicate that the last serial number made in June 1898 was 116146. This rifle was definitely made in 1898, and considered Antique. The stock is fitted with a M1896 solid smooth buttplate with a curved toe and butt-trap. The handguard meets the front edge of the receiver fitted with an updated M1901 pattern rear sight. This indicates that most likely the rifle was returned to arsenal at some point for a refit. These are very desirable as a U.S. military service rifle as most of these rifles saw heavy use in the Spanish-American War and early 1900s until the development of the M1903 rifle.

Condition is very good, with a lot of the original metal finish present, with wear in places. The stock and handguard are worn and show a good amount of dents and small scratches and chips, and it probably was reconditioned at some point, so the original cartouche by the trigger is only partly visible. The original stylized "P" on the stock under the trigger guard is very faintly present, showing the rifle passed the barrel overpressure testing.

Both sling swivels and the stacking swivel are present and in good shape. Action works smoothly and all components have a nice finish, with slight oxidation on the bright areas. Bore shows clear lands and grooves, with a partly bright finish, and some wear. The grooves are somewhat dull, and show fouling.

A very nice example of the standard turn of the 20th century U.S. Service rifle. Ready to display!

Specifications-

Year of Manufacture: 1898
Caliber:  .30-40 Krag
Cartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge
Barrel Length: 30 Inches
Overall Length: 49 Inches
Action type: Bolt-Action
Feed System: 5 round side loaded magazine

Note: This gun is NOT considered obsolete calibre, so we are no able to ship to the United Kingdom. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services.

  • This product is not available for shipping in US state(s): New Jersey

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