Springfield Armory Model 1898 Krag-Jorgensen .30-40 Krag Sporter, 24 in Barrel, D&T Receiver, Weaver Scope Included
This Springfield Armory Model 1898 Krag-Jorgensen in .30-40 Krag is a civilian sporter conversion with a 24-inch sporting barrel featuring a matted anti-glare panel and a walnut stock with a Monte Carlo cheekpiece. Manufactured in the 1900–1901 period (receiver in the FY1901 range), it retains the Krag’s distinctive right-side magazine and 5-round integral capacity. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There is widespread rust and pitting along the metal surfaces, with widespread scratches and blemishes. The rifle has been heavily sporterized. The receiver has been drilled and tapped for an optic mount. The rifling is present but heavily blemished.
What's Included
- Weaver scope
- One-piece scope base with mounting screws
The sporter configuration centers on a 24-inch round barrel with a matted anti-glare panel. No rear sight is installed. The fore-end has been shortened and capped with a rounded metal nosecap, and the original military handguard and rear sight are not present.
The receiver is drilled and tapped with two holes on the front ring and two on the bridge for a scope base. A one-piece base with mounting screws is included, and a Weaver scope is provided but not mounted, allowing the buyer to install to preference.
The walnut sporter stock features a Monte Carlo cheekpiece and a pistol grip capped by a checkered steel grip cap, along with a black buttplate. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches, offering a traditional sporting fit.
Chambered in .30-40 Krag, this bolt-action retains the Krag’s distinctive right-side magazine with a hinged loading gate and an integral 5-round capacity. The rifle was produced at Springfield Armory in the United States, with the receiver falling into the FY1901 production range.