Guns International #: 103306097
Seller's Inventory #: 576799

Category - Springfield Rifles - Military Rifles - US

Category
Springfield Rifles
Military Rifles - US

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1898 .30-40 KRAG

Description:
Guns Listing ID: 576799



The Springfield Armory 1898, also known as the M1898 Krag-Jørgensen rifle, is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .30 Army (.30-40 Krag) that was the first smokeless powder, repeating firearm adopted by the U.S. Army. It features a distinctive 5-round rotary magazine loaded from the side, a 30-inch barrel, a walnut stock, and adjustable ladder sights.

It was the standard issue U.S. Army rifle until replaced by the M1903 Springfield and was used for training into the early days of World War I.

The Springfield Armory Model 1898, or Krag-Jørgensen rifle, has a 5-round internal magazine that is loaded from the side via a hinged gate on the receiver. This unique design features a spring-loaded follower that presents cartridges on the left side of the bolt for chambering and includes a magazine cutoff switch for single-loading or to prevent feeding from the magazine.

BLP048030

Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
Model: 1898
Caliber Info: .30-40 KRAG
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 24" BARREL
Action: BOLT ACTION
Finish: black matte

Price: $735.99