SPRINGFIELD 1898 RECEIVER SERIAL NUMBER
All that is known is that this item sits before us as if a week old and no one has attempted to refinish it at any time on any part. This is the full length rifle variant with Springfield Armory markings on the receiver, serial number 4042xx. This is a real sleeper, Where has it been? How come it has survived so well? – Unknown. Magazine cut-off, standard safety catch, all in perfect working order and with an action as smooth as it was on the day it was first issued. Model 1898 Springfield Armory 420166 inspectors and proof marks on stock Estimate 500-800 All property to appraise similar items instantly without sending photos or descriptions. Fully adjustable tangent rear sight with “Sergeant Peep” sliding apature rear sight – 1902 configuration. Values for Springfield Model 1898 Krag rifle marked U.S. These will be marked Model 1898 on the receiver, but again, be careful of fakes. Most were later refitted with Model 1898 rear sights and Model 1899 stocks (explained with the next carbine). Sights correct as with barrel band, steel but plate and end cap. The 1898 Carbine was simply the same as the Model 1896 Carbine, but built from an 1898 receiver. The bolt is bright as issued the rest of the weapon retains 98% of all colour and blueing – it would be extremely difficult to improve on this rifle with one of a similar age of 106 years! The left side of the receiver is roll-stamped: 'U.S./MODEL 1898. The top of the magazine cut-off lever is blue and the underside is polished bright. Stock is virtually undamaged and very good order with a pleasing patina. Firing proofs under the stock behind trigger guard. The loading gate, receiver, side plate, bolt sleeve, safety lock and cocking piece are casehardened with a muted, dark blue, finish. Sumner Adams, on left-hand side of stock. Clear mint inspectors cartouche “JSA/1903” for J. marked on receiver - very smooth action - NRA VG - SN 357928 1899 Krag. There is still some hardened grease in sheltered spots. Krag Jorgensen Model 1898 Rifle Rear Sight W Peep Slide,traverse And Windage Knob. Receiver marked “US / Model 1898 Springfield Armoury 441469” Perfect case colour hardened receiver, showing mottled grey / blue colouring with no wear. Norwegian-designed bolt action rifle that was adopted in 1892 as the standard United States Army military battle rifle. Excellent Springfield Model 1898 U.S.Krag Service Rifle Manufactured by the Springfield Armory between 18.
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