2426 SPORTERIZED SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1898 KRAG BOLT

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This item SOLD at 2024 Feb 12 @ 14:17UTC-5 : EST/CDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 200.00 USD
Estimated at 400.00 - 700.00 USD
ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30-40 Krag. S# 270760. Bbl. 28 3/4". This U.S. military rifle was sporterized by the removal of the handguard, fitting of dovetailed open sporting sights & shortening of forend including relocation of upper band leaving approx. 7 3/4" of barrel exposed. Marbles Sporting rear sight. Ramp mounted blade front sight. Walnut stock with "JSA 1900" cartouche & crisp circled script "P" proof. Retaining screw for upper band was not reinstalled. Screw is not present. Barrel channel has wooden filler piece. CONDITION: conversion shows hobbyist gunsmith type workmanship. Stock set has worn original finish with moderate handling marks throughout. Metal has traces of blue turning gray with light wear & spots of light oxidation. Bore has frosting with lightly worn lands. (23-5576/RW). MODERN. $400-700.