Springfield Armory Model 1898 Krag-Jorgensen .30-40 Krag Sporter, 24 Inch Barrel, Side-Mounted Scope, 1903–1904
This Springfield Armory U.S. Model 1898 Krag-Jorgensen, chambered in .30-40 Krag and produced circa 1903–1904, is a thoughtfully executed sporter with a 24-inch barrel and side-mounted scope setup. It retains hallmark Krag features while adding practical upgrades like an aftermarket sporter stock with schnabel forend, a Pachmayr ventilated recoil pad with spacers, and a Weaver SIDE-1TH side-mount base. The action is notably smooth and the trigger pull remains crisp, making this a functional and character-rich example of a classic U.S. bolt-action.
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 Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The action cycles very smoothly, and the trigger pull is crisp for a rifle of this vintage. The blued surfaces show patina with areas of finish loss, along with scattered scratches and blemishes.
What’s Included
- Scope with duplex crosshair reticle
- Weaver scope rings
- Weaver SIDE-1TH side-mount base
- Leather sling
Built at Springfield Armory and marked "U.S. MODEL 1898. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY." on the receiver, this Krag-Jorgensen is chambered in .30-40 Krag and retains the right-side integral magazine with hinged loading gate and the left-side magazine cut-off lever. Capacity is 5+1.
The rifle has been sporterized with a 24-inch sporter barrel and an aftermarket sporter stock featuring a schnabel forend. A Pachmayr ventilated recoil pad with a spacer stack sets the length of pull at 14 inches, and sling swivels are installed. The receiver and other metal parts wear a blued finish.
For optics, the receiver and barrel are drilled and tapped for a side scope mount, and a Weaver SIDE-1TH side-mount base is installed with Weaver rings. A scope with a duplex reticle is currently fitted. Iron sights are retained, with a ramped front blade and an open sporting rear with a stepped elevator.
Operation is characteristically smooth for the Krag action, and this example stands out for its clean bore with defined rifling, crisp trigger, and practical sporter configuration that balances classic design with field-ready features.