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SPRINGFIELD US MODEL 1896 KRAG BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:275.00 USD Estimated At:550.00 - 700.00 USD
SPRINGFIELD US MODEL 1896 KRAG BOLT ACTION RIFLE.
Cal. 30-40 Krag. S# 106546. Bbl. 30". Rifle is fitted w/ Model 1902 rear sight w/ 3 notches graduated to 2000yds. Blade front sight. Walnut stock set w/ smooth trap buttplate. Walnut stock set has faint, illegible boxed inspectors mark & circled script “P” proof. Handguard appears to be modified type 5 mfg. for the Model 1898 rifle & Model 1899 carbine. Handguard sight slot has been modified at rear w/ removal of additional wood & crude workmanship. CONDITION: stock set has early arsenal rework type finish w/ slight loss of wood & inletted areas. Handguard grooves have rounded edges. Stock has light wear, scattered handling marks & sm. repaired chip on right side of butt at heel. Metal has 60% fading blue w/ mottling, light oxidation & fine pitting. Good shiny bore w/ strong rifling. (01-17943/RW). ANTIQUE. $550-700.