Springfield Armory U.S. Model 1898 Krag–Jørgensen Rifle, .30-40 Krag, 30 in Barrel, 5-Round (1899)
This 1899-dated Springfield Armory Model 1898 Krag–Jørgensen infantry rifle is chambered in .30-40 Krag with a 30-inch barrel. It features the distinctive right-side loading gate feeding an internal rotary magazine, a ladder rear sight with sliding elevator, and receiver markings reading "U.S. MODEL 1898 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY." A U.S.-made service rifle platform, it presents as a collectible example with hallmark Krag design elements.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The stock is cracked completely in half. This rifle is offered as a gunsmith special and sold as is.
What's Included
- Springfield Armory Model 1898 Krag–Jørgensen rifle
The rifle uses Springfield's Krag system with a right-side hinged loading gate feeding an internal rotary magazine. A magazine cutoff allows single-loading while retaining a five-round reserve, reflecting the rifle's U.S. service configuration and manual of arms of the era.
It is outfitted with iron sights, including a pinned blade front and a ladder-style rear sight with a sliding elevator for elevation adjustments. The receiver is steel, with markings "U.S. MODEL 1898 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY" that align with its 1899 manufacture date.
The full-length infantry stock is walnut with finger grooves, a straight grip, and a separate walnut upper handguard. It retains two barrel bands, a rear band sling swivel with an additional swivel at the toe, and a steel buttplate with a trapdoor compartment.
As a .30-40 Krag, 30-inch barrel infantry configuration, this bolt-action rifle represents the classic U.S. service Krag profile. The combination of year, markings, and original military features support its appeal as a collectible example of the Model 1898 platform.