^Lot 1022 U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1899 KRAG BOLT ACTION

MILITARY CARBINE. Cal. 30-40 Krag. S# 173928. Bbl. 22". Bbl. is reduced between muzzle and front sight base for bayonet ring. Model 1898 tangent rear sight. Right and left notches have been removed, leaving the center notch intact. Blade front sight, which does not fit base correctly. Walnut stock set. Buttstock has visible boxed "JSA 1901" inspection mark and an encircled script "P" under the grip. Stock is not inletted for saddle ring. Smooth trap buttplate. CONDITION: stock has arsenal rework-type finish over heavy wear and numerous prominent handling marks with an added finish. Handguard has extensive repaired cracks between rear sight and receiver ring. Shiny bore with strong lands. (24-5199/RW). CURIO. $700-1,100.