Springfield Armory Model 1898 Krag-Jorgensen .30-40 Krag Bolt-Action Rifle, Sporterized 24-Inch Barrel, 1901 Ladder Sight, 5-Round
This Springfield Armory Model 1898 Krag-Jorgensen is a .30-40 Krag bolt-action rifle that has been thoughtfully sporterized with a non-standard 24-inch barrel and a single-barrel-band stock configuration. The receiver is marked "U.S. MODEL 1898 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY," and the rifle retains the distinctive right-side hinged loading-gate side-box magazine. It is set up with the Model 1901 ladder rear sight with windage knob and was manufactured in the 1902–1903 timeframe. A leather sling is installed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle presents in good shape overall with scattered scuffs and dings consistent with handling and use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What's Included
- Leather rifle sling (installed)
Chambered in .30-40 Krag with a 5-round internal side-box magazine, this Model 1898 retains the hallmark Krag right-side loading gate for convenient topping off. Originating from the United States and produced by Springfield Armory, it represents the late-production span of the 1898 pattern, with clear receiver markings confirming the model and maker.
The rifle has been sporterized from its original configuration. Notable changes include a shortened 24-inch barrel, a carbine-length fore-end with a single U-marked barrel band, and the deletion of the upper handguard and bayonet lug. This streamlined setup emphasizes a handier profile while preserving core Krag functionality.
Sighting equipment consists of a pinned blade front on a barrel-mounted base paired with the Model 1901 ladder rear sight featuring a windage knob. This sight set is a correct period style for the platform and provides precise elevation and windage adjustments suitable for the .30-40 Krag cartridge.
The straight-grip hardwood stock includes sling swivels and a steel buttplate with a trapdoor compartment for cleaning gear. The rifle shows the typical mixed finishes for this model: the receiver was originally color case-hardened and now presents a worn silver/gray patina, while the barrel and some small parts retain blued finish.