^Lot 1083 U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1898 KRAG BOLT-ACTION

MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 30-40 Krag. S# 219708. Bbl. 30". Rifle is equipped with Model 1902 rear sight with sliding peep. Blade front sight. Smooth trap buttplate. Walnut stock set. Stock has faint encircled "P" proof under grip along with a partial assembly number "1?". Black leather military style sling. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: butt trap contains three section cleaning rod and brass oiler. Also included is a 11 5/8" fullered bayonet. 16 1/4" overall. Marked on left ricasso "1903". Marked on right ricasso "U.S.". Blued steel scabbard. Bayonet is finished bright with spots of light oxidation and very light wear. Grips in good condition with light wear. Scabbard retains 50% of its original blue, turning gray with oxidation and handling marks. CONDITION: stock set has period arsenal rework finish resulting in slight loss of wood notable in inletted areas. Buttstock has two inch crack at top of grip and 3/4" crack behind left sideplate. Handguard has fine 1" crack on top forward end. Fair worn bore turning dark in the grooves. (26-458/RW). CURIO. $600-800.