The M1898 Krag-Jorgensen rifle, often called the ‘Krag’ rifle, was one of many models of this first, small caliber, bolt-action magazine, smokeless powder rifle. Adopted by the US government after stiff competition with many designers, the US Army, between 1892 through 1899, replaced their old ‘trapdoor’ single shot longarms with the Krag-Jorgensen rifle. It took a 30.40 caliber, center-fire round, also referred to as the .30 Army, a 220-grain jacketed bullet. From 1894 to 1904, the Springfield Armory in Springfield, Mass. produced 500,000 of various model Krags. Total quantity of the M1898 Krag rifles number 330,000, the largest amount of the various models made. Fitted with a 30” long round barrel, the bolt-action rifle operated with a magazine that held five rounds and was loaded from the right side thru a large, hinged loading gate. Seat of the bolt handle is flush with breech.

Receiver has a two-line markings on left side that reads “U. S. / MODEL 1898.   SPRINGFIELD ARMORY   212663” which are sharp and clear. Note: serial numbers under 152670 are considered ‘antique’ for FFL purposes. All models also have a cut-off which allowed for firing either single-shot or magazine fed. All models have blade front sights set in a high stud ¼” from the muzzle. The rear sight on this piece is one of the many variations of long range sights. Barrel is set in an oil-finished, black walnut stock in very good condition. Retains its wooden top hand guard that extends over the receiver to the middle band. Barrel secured to stock via two barrel bands. Middle band has a sling swivel while the top band (upper) has a single stacking swivel as well as a bayo lug on the underside. A second sling swivel is at the underside of stock butt. Rifle was factory blued but has lost all of its original colors. Receiver wears a mottled light gray patina with some light pitting and oxidation. Straight buttplate has a rounded contour at the toe. Plate has a circular, trap-door set in the buttplate which contains no cleaning rod tools. Stock wrist area has one government inspector cartouche stamped with “J L A / 1899”. Underside of stock at rear of triggerguard has a government proof mark “P” within a circle.

This Model 1898 Krag-Jorgensen bolt action repeating rifle is a fine, classic Krag rifle.  FFL required.

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