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Springfield 1898 Krag .30-40 SN: 205912

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 650.00 USD
Springfield 1898 Krag .30-40 SN: 205912
U.S. military bolt action service rifle chambered in .30-40 Krag, manufactured circa 1899. Features a blued & case hardened finish, 30" barrel, pinned blade front sight, tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards, 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" cartouche. The once case colored receiver, side plate & loading gate now display a mottled dark grey patina. The barrel & barrel bands exhibit streaks of thinned bluing amidst a smooth aged dark patina and the triggerguard & buttplate bear a mostly golden patina. Action is smooth, the bore is good with some light pitting, markings are crisp and the refinished wood stocks are near fine. Condition is NRA Good to Very Good. ***C&R Firearm***