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Springfield 1898 Krag, 30-40 Rifle - Manufactured in 1901/2
Guns International #: 102376195 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Military Rifles - Antique - Springfield Rifles - Military
Seller's Information
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Seller: JDP
Company: Barboursville Arms, LLC
Member Since: 10/12/14
First Name: Jerry
Last Name: Pownall
State: Virginia
Zip: 22923
Country: United States
Phone: (540) 207-0597
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 72
Total Number of Listings: 275
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Cash, Check, USPS Money Order
Description:
The year of manufacture of this Springfield 1898 Krag .30-40 rifle is either 1901 or 1902. It is stamped 1902 on the left side of the stock, just above the trigger. However, Springfield records show that this serial number, 290702, was manufactured in 1901. There are two possibilities tp explain this apparent mismatch. One is that the stock was switched out at some. The second as explained by an internet source citing the Springfield Research Service book, said that barreled actions were not stocked until they were about to be issued. Thus, the barreled action of this gun would have been manufactured in 1901, but not fitted to a stock until 1902. I must say that the stock is well fitted to this gun. There are no papers or other accessories with this rifle. The bolt, with extractor removed, passed a NO-GO headspace check.
The left side of the receiver (bolt housing) is stamped, “U.S.“ (first line). Just below that is stamped “MODEL 1898. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. 290702”. A cartouche is stamped on the left side of the stock (wrist) just above the trigger; it reads the JSA (inspector’s initials) with 1902 below; both lines are inside a rounded square. A second cartouche is stamped on the bottom of the stock, about an inch behind the trigger guard. I believe it is the letter “P” inside a circle.
The overall condition of this gun is about 80 to 85 percent owing mostly to the condition of the wood. The metal (receiver, operating handle, bolt, magazine floor, bayonet stud, barrel, sights, trigger, and trigger guard) is at least 90 percent, with no rust and very few mars. The stock bears the dents, scratches, and mars of its 122 years of age. The most significant issue with this rifle is that at some point, someone etched his driver’s license number - DL# 0733468 - on the loading gate/door (right side of the receiver).
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The buyer pays $85 for USPS Priority mail and $25.50 for insurance and $15 for shipping the ammunition if desired. Virginia buyers must pay 5.3% sales tax.
The fastest way to get this gun is to pay with USPS (U.S. Postal Service) money orders, as they are like cash. I will ship the revolver immediately upon receipt of USPS money orders and an FFL. I will also accept a personal check or other type money, as well as bank checks and cashier's checks, but I will hold the gun until it clears my bank; this includes bank checks and cashier’s checks. I do not accept credit cards, debit cards, or PayPal.
Check or money order must be made out to Jerry Pownall or Barboursville Arms.
If you wish to contact me, please "Email Seller". I will answer your questions, explain the purchase / transfer process, and provide my mailing address. I am available any time, except Friday evenings and Saturdays. I will return emails Saturday evening.
Price: $1,400.00