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HUGE REDUCTION U.S. TEST SPRINGFIELD 1899 "KRAG" CARBINE CAL.30-40
Guns International #: 103204196 Seller's Inventory #: 00101
Category: Springfield Rifles - Military - Military Rifles - US
Seller's Information
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Seller: The Yankee
Company:
Member Since: 5/31/12
First Name: Charles
Last Name: Kaplan
State: New Jersey
Zip: 07430
Country: United States
Phone: (201) 575-6838
Number of Active Listings: 2
Total Number of Listings: 4270
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days + 20% Restocking Fee on returns
Payment Types Accepted: Check, credit card , and lay away
About Us: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories + 20% restocking fee on returns, provided the gun has not been fired.
Description:
Description: Awesome, Rare U.S. test Krag Jorgensen Carbine with Parkhurst Stripper Clip Patent. CAL.30-40 SERIAL . 280770. Sit down, it's an unbelievable story. In 1899, a commission was put together to decide whether the "Krag" would benefit from the faster loading of a stripper clip. They set aside only 100 carbines and 100 Rifles for the test. They then acquired a small batch of the stipper clip assembly designed specifically for installing at the rear of the Krag magazine. Then they proceeded to make a small number of stipper clips designed for the 30-40 cartidge. And finally installed the Parkhurst Patent to a small quantity of rifles and carbines. A part called the "Parkhurst Patent Device" was installed. When the tests were finished, the decision was made to stop the test and move forward with the adoption of the 1900-09 Springfield. Of the 100 test carbines, 90 were destroyed. It was estimated that about 10 were put into the civilian market. This one of ten. This minty rarity appears to be unfired. It has retained about 95% of the original arsenal finish. There is little loss from the age. There are no rust patches, scratches, or blemishes of any type. The wood stock is similar in condition, being almost pristine. The left side has the "Springfield Cartouche", dated 1900. On the pistol grip has the inspectors stamp and the "Circle Proof". All parts are original to the gun. The slide rail, bolt face, follower, and feed ramp show little to any use. The bore is quite bright with sharp well defined rifling and some very slight scattered frost. It comes with the patent drawings and the article describing the army tests. This is a rare chance for all collectors, as you won't come across this rifle very often. This is a great center piece for any collection. Our pricing is OBO.
**THE HARMLESS WHITE CRAYON IS TO SHOW THAT ALL MARKINGS ARE CORRECT. IT IS EASILY REMOVED WITH LIGHTER FLUID AND A BRUSH. WE WILL DO IT ON REQUEST.
*** 100% OF THE GUN'S PRICE IS SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
Price: $18,950.00
Rifle Caliber: .30-40 Krag