Although Krags were popular, unique, and efficient, the side loading gate mechanism was slow and cumbersome to reload in combat compared to the clip loaded Spanish Mausers the Krag was up against.
All versions and variants were manufactured under license by the Springfield Armory between 18 and famously served as the longarm during the Spanish–American War. The Springfield Model 1892–99 Krag–Jørgensen rifle is a Norwegian-designed bolt-action rifle that was adopted in 1892 as the standard United States Army military longarm, chambered in U.S.
It appears to have original sights and stock, but at some point it appears to have been nickel-plated. There is also some pitting present in the bore. PLEASE NOTE: There is a crack in the stock as seen in the pictures. This carbine was formerly in the collection of the noted Krag expert and author Franklin Mallory.For sale is a Springfield 1896 Krag bolt-action rifle in 30-40 Krag.
The butt trap contains a three-piece cleaning rod and nickel-plated oiler. The right side of the rear sight base is marked with a "C" indicating the sight is a Model 1902 Carbine pattern rear sight. A circled, script "P" proofmark is stamped behind the trigger guard. The left stock wrist is stamped with the block initials "J.S.A." in a rectangle (this late style inspection mark indicates that the carbine was probably upgraded at Springfield Armory after 1906). The left side of the receiver is marked: "U.S./MODEL 1898./ SPRINGFIELD ARMORY./126370" in two lines. This carbine has the standard arsenal up-grades: (1) replacement M1899 pattern stock with longer forearm and no provision for sling bar, (2) Model 1902 Carbine tangent rear sight and (3) Model 1998 Rifle pattern handguard without sight protector hump. The outside of the receiver has been polished in a couple of places. I believe this is one of the old 'NRA Carbines' as it has a 1903 Springfield (22') barrel that has been rechambered to. I have for sale an old 1898 Krag 'NRA' Carbine barreled receiver. Nearly all of the Model 1898 carbines were refurbished by the Ordnance Department. Springfield Armory 1898 Krag NRA Carbine Barrel Receiver.
This carbine is in the middle of the known Model 1898 Carbine serial number range. Observed carbine serial numbers range from 118,894 to 134,256. The serial number range for Model 1898 Carbines falls within the Model 1898 Rifle range. Only 5,000 Model 1898 carbines were manufactured by Springfield Armory.
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