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30/40 krag

joshmb1982
another on from that collection. its a model of 1896 US SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. serial # 379696. it doesnt say what caliber actually but thats what ammo came with it. the wood has some dings in it but is in very good shape for how old it is. The blueing is in pretty good shape but it has had a little rust on the barrel in the past. and the barrel isnt shiney like a mirror but it is very clean and i didnt see any pitting. the sling is leather and im guessing its origional. there is a cartouche(sp) on the left side of the stock with some fancy letters i cant read(--A) with 1902 at the bottem. the stock ive been told has had about 4 inches of wood chopped off the handguard. any idea on value and date of manufacture? http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m447/windhawk82/oldguns008.jpg
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  • joshmb1982
    I have a 30/40 Krag, Model 1898, made by General Motors. I would say it is in very good, to excellent condition. I am in the process of trying to get a price on it. It is in original condition, not cut down. Would appreciate any help out there.
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  • duckhunter
    YOU SURE THIS IS NOT A 30/40 KRAG???
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  • joshmb1982
    oops yea it is a 30-40 hit the 2 by mistake
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  • Spider7115
    Your Springfield Krag is .30-40 caliber, not .20-40. The stock originally was full length with a bayonet lug but was cut back, possibly due to breakage or for sporting purposes.
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  • Spider7115
    If you want to remove the bolt, lift the front of the extractor with your finger (that long flat bar on top of the bolt) and hold it up while turning the bolt to the left. It will then slide right out.
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  • rufe-snow
    It dates to the late 1890's, early 1900's. Although it's marked 1896, I believe in the serial number range your have given it's more likely a 1898 model. When the wood has been cut down/sporterized as yours has, it has a negative affect on value. To get a original stock for a 110 year old rifle is difficult to say the least. If every thing is arsenal original other then the stock, and the finish is original Very Good condition, my WAG is that it would be in the $300-$500 range to a collector for restoration purposes.
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