Bidspirit auction | US SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1898 KRAG

US SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1898 KRAG SRC .30-40 KRAG CAL., w/ 22” BARREL & CLEANING KIT, CIRCA 1900 - GSID: 121.1783 Make: U. S. Springfield Armory Model: 1898 Krag Serial #: 133933 Caliber: .30-40 Krag Barrel Length: 22” round Highly desirable, very rare (about only 5,000 produced) U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1898 Krag Model 1898 Saddlering Carbine in .30-40 Krag caliber w/ a 22” round barrel displays ~40% matte blued finish to the gun's parts, traces of case colors to the frame plus traces of niter blue to the top bolt flat. The balance has gone to a pleasing gray patina. The hardwood stock & handguard are near excellent with beautiful grain patterns, rich oil finish and including a visible circle ”P” proof behind the trigger guard & inspector cartouche ”JSA” OVER 1899 on the left side of the stock behind the saddlering assembly. Markings are sharp, action crisp & the bore/rifling are near excellent. Comes w/ a cleaning kit in the butt trap. (C&R).