Out of state residents can disregard this section – your local laws apply. All C&R firearms must be transferred through your local dealer OR at our Simi Valley location we cannot ship directly to a C&R holder in California. This 121 year old Krag can still do work out at the range and will add to your Military collection.ĬA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable? (THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS): This C&R rifle can be transferred in California. It still has deep markings on the receiver and a nice inspector’s cartouche on the stock. Unfortunately it is 2 months “too young” to be considered an antique. Our Assessment: This Springfield Armory Model 1898 Krag Rifle was made back in 1899. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with a brown leather sling that shows a few light scrapes. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition as refinished. The receiver markings are deep, but the bottom edges have been damaged by the screw holes. The receiver, magazine, and trigger guard also show thinning.
The metal shows scrapes, small scratches, and discoloration from oxidation. Overall Condition: This rifle retains approximately 85% of its metal finish as refinished. There is erosion present more prominent in the grooves. This stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.īore Condition: The bore is grey and the rifling is deep. The LOP measures 13 1/4 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttstock. Most of these marks have been oiled over. Several have damaged small portions of the surface wood. The wood shows numerous scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. The nosecap shows scrapes, small scratches and discoloration from oxidation. The buttplate shows scratches and 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. These can be used to secure a scope base. The left side of the receiver has been drilled, tapped & filled with 4 small screws.
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 blade set atop a raised base. The top of the buttplate is marked “D 3 / 6”. Adams, see page 60 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer). The left side of the stock, above the trigger, is marked with a boxed inspector’s cartouche “JSA / 1899” (J.S. The bottom of the grip is marked “32” and with a “circled P” proof. The bottom of the bolt handle is marked “1”. The rear of the bolt handle is marked “S1 2” and “X”. Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “U.S. Year of Manufacture: February, 1899 (see page 234 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer)Īction Type: Bolt Action, Fed by Side Mounted Magazine
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