Springfield Armory Model 1898 Krag-Jørgensen Infantry Rifle, .30-40 Krag, 30-Inch Barrel, 1903 Production
Built in fiscal year 1903, this Springfield Armory Model 1898 Krag-Jørgensen represents the final evolution of the U.S. Krag service rifle. It features the late-pattern M1901 ladder rear sight, the distinctive right-side hinged five-round magazine, and a JSA / 1903 cartouche confirming its last-year acceptance. Collectors will appreciate its rust-blued forged steel construction, matched with an oil-finished walnut stock and handguard, all true to original specification.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle displays scattered scratches and blemishes consistent with service life. Light surface rust is present in a few protected areas, and the bore shows mild frosting.
What’s Included
- Springfield Armory Model 1898 Krag-Jørgensen Infantry Rifle chambered in .30-40 Krag
This late-production Krag is built on a forged carbon-steel receiver and 30-inch barrel, both finished in authentic rust blue. The robust action cycles smoothly, benefiting from Springfield’s improved magazine cut-off introduced on the 1898 model.
The walnut stock and matching handguard retain their original oil finish, showing the correct circled “P” firing proof behind the trigger guard and the JSA / 1903 inspector’s cartouche on the left wrist—markings that confirm U.S. acceptance in the rifle’s final production year.
Sighting is handled by the correct M1901 ladder rear sight with elevation leaf and windage slider, paired with a fixed blade front sight, offering the exact sight picture issued to U.S. infantry at the turn of the century.
Chambered in .30-40 Krag with a five-round integral magazine that hinges out for loading, this rifle embodies the unique American adaptation of the Norwegian Krag-Jørgensen design—a standout piece for historical shooters and collectors alike.