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VERY FINE SPRINGFIELD 1899 KRAG PHILIPPING CONSTABULARY RIFLE, #228XXX, MADE 1899.
Guns International #: 103172654 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Springfield Rifles - Antique - Military Rifles - US
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
VERY FINE SPRINGFIELD 1899 KRAG PHILIPPING CONSTABULARY RIFLE, #228XXX, MADE 1899. These are difficult to locate. Made from 1899 Carbine barrelled actions placed in cut-down Model 1898 Krag rifle stocks, they were intended for the Philippine Island militias. Those made at Springfield Arsenal have a "J.F.C." in a rectangle stock cartouche on the left side below the rear of the bolt- this one has this important cartouche along woith the circle "P" cartouche on the bottom of the stock behind the trigger guard. Also importantly, the muzzle of the barrel is turned down for bayonet use and the end wood is perfectly fitted with a rectangular walnut blank- Springfield did a flawless job of this which is a good way to tell if it was done by Springfield or "someone else." Correct 1899 marked receiver and correct sling swivels. Brophy's book on the Krag has photos showsing these in use in the Philippines. Exc. stock and handguard showing only light handling with one very thin hairline crack coming back from the magazine plate on the left side . Fine barrel blue. Even retains some good trigger guard blue. Fitted with a 1901 rifle sight and typical carbine front sight. Tight action with excellent bore. One of the better ones I've seen. and most seem to lack the "JFC" cartouche which this one has.
Price: $2,450.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .30-40 Krag
Manufacturer: SPRINGFIELD
Model: 1899 KRAG PHIL.
Serial Number: 228XXX
Barrel Length: 22
Condition: FINE+
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT