2381 SPORTERIZED SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1898 KRAG RIFLE.

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This item SOLD at 2024 Jul 23 @ 13:14UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 125.00 USD
Estimated at 250.00 - 350.00 USD
Cal. 30-40 Krag. S# 455784. Bbl. 21 7/8". Rifle has been sporterized by removing the forend and upper band, leaving approximately 2 3/4" of wood below the lower band. The bbl. is from a Remington Model 1903 A3 rifle, dated "8-43". Rear sight from a Siamese Mauser has been installed on the bbl., which was turned down slightly to accommodate the sight base. Blade front sight is the Model 1903 A3 one-piece base model. Bbl. does not fit tightly against the receiver, leaving a small groove. Front swivel was replaced with a stacking swivel. Walnut stock is marked only with the tiny assembly number behind the trigger guard and has been partially checkered under the grasping grooves with amateur gunsmith workmanship. CONDITION: stock has wear, staining, and handling marks throughout. Filler at the forend tip is loose, and the tip is cracked on the left side approximately 1 1/2". Mag. spindle is broken but still functions. Rear sight base screw does not seat fully. Metal has been partially refinished in cold blue. Receiver ring has wrench marks on both sides. The 2-groove replacement bbl. has a very good, shiny bore. (24-2361/RW). MODERN. $250-350.