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SPRINGFIELD 1898 KRAG BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:CAD Category:Antiques Start Price:350.00 CAD Estimated At:700.00 - 1,000.00 CAD
SPRINGFIELD 1898 KRAG BOLT ACTION RIFLE.
DEMO LOT
Cal. 30-40 Krag. S# 405870. Bbl. 30". Pinned blade front sight w/ Model 1902 graduated leaf rear sight. Finger groove rifle stock w/ Type 5 handguard & trapdoor buttplate. Right side of stock has partially visible "JSA" cartouche having 1900 date. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: signed letter from Lt. Col. Brophy's daughter regarding this lot. CONDITION: bbl. finish has faded to brown. Action finish has faded to a mottled gray brown patina. Stock is heavily sanded & refinished, rounded at buttplate having sm. chips at buttplate & along bbl. channel w/ hairline crack behind top tang. Bore has slightly darkened appearance retaining some rifling. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Lt. Col. William S. Brophy. (19-5584/DS). CURIO. $700-1,000.