Springfield Model 1898 Krag Carbine .30-40 Bolt Action Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $738
WOA#: WY220916RB013
Make: Springfield
Model: 1898 Krag Carbine.
Serial Number: 236484
Year of Manufacture: 1900
Caliber: .30-40 Krag
Action Type: Bolt Action, Fed by Side Mounted Magazine
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “U.S. / MODEL 1898. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. 236484”. The rear of the bolt handle is marked “S13” and “R”. The barrel band is marked “U”. The left side of the stock, above the trigger, is marked with “C A”
Barrel Length: Approximately 22 Inches..
Sights / Optics: The front replacement sight is a blade set atop a raised base. This is a Model 1903 front sight. The rear sight is an adjustable peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition This carbine has its original wood stock. It has a straight grip, cutout for the bolt handle, finger grooves, barrel band, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. The buttplate and stock hardware shows discoloration from oxidation and surface erosion. The wood shows light scrapes, scratches and compression marks. The LOP measures 13 1/2 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttstock. This stock rates in about Very Good overall condition..
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original.
Bore Condition: The muzzle and grooves are light gray. The rifling is deep; less pronounced at the muzzle. There is erosion at the muzzle and in the grooves. The bore shows an M.E. of 2.2.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its current metal finish. The metal shows scrapes, small scratches, discoloration from oxidation and areas of surface erosion.The screw heads show use and oxidation. The Receiver in particular has significant wear.
Mechanics: The action functions as intended. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Scoop up the Big Stick of the US Armed Forces during the Spanish American War! This Springfield-Krag Mod. 1898 was the US Army’s first bolt action rifle. Adopted in a slew of controversy worthy of the best reality TV, the Krag would see its first baptism of fire during the Spanish American War, most notably in the hands of Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders during their time in Cuba. The rifle would also see American service in the Philippine-American war and the American-Apache Conflict. The Krag would even be used as the policing rifle in America’s first National Park. The Krag features a unique side loading chamber that allows for single-round loading, and is chambered in 30-40 Krag, one of the earliest iterations of .30 ammunition. The Krag is an excellent hunting rifle beloved and used to this day. A Krag even claimed a world-record elk kill in 1899 that stood for over 30 years. Pick up this piece of history and ride with Teddy to your next big game hunt or range day!
