This carbine was formerly in the collection of the noted Krag expert and author Franklin Mallory. The value of an 1898 Krag can vary dramatically depending on how original the rifle is and the condition of both the metal and wood. The butt trap contains a three-piece cleaning rod and nickel-plated oiler. Receiver, loading door and bolt assembly of a US M1898 KragJrgensen Rifle with a. The right side of the rear sight base is marked with a "C" indicating the sight is a Model 1902 Carbine pattern rear sight. The Springfield Model 189299 KragJrgensen rifle is a. A circled, script "P" proofmark is stamped behind the trigger guard. The left stock wrist is stamped with the block initials "J.S.A." in a rectangle (this late style inspection mark indicates that the carbine was probably upgraded at Springfield Armory after 1906). The left side of the receiver is marked: "U.S./MODEL 1898./ SPRINGFIELD ARMORY./126370" in two lines. This carbine has the standard arsenal up-grades: (1) replacement M1899 pattern stock with longer forearm and no provision for sling bar, (2) Model 1902 Carbine tangent rear sight and (3) Model 1998 Rifle pattern handguard without sight protector hump. Nearly all of the Model 1898 carbines were refurbished by the Ordnance Department.
#Springfield 1898 krag rifle serial number#
This carbine is in the middle of the known Model 1898 Carbine serial number range.
#Springfield 1898 krag rifle serial numbers#
Observed carbine serial numbers range from 118,894 to 134,256.
The serial number range for Model 1898 Carbines falls within the Model 1898 Rifle range. Only 5,000 Model 1898 carbines were manufactured by Springfield Armory.
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