Item: New Jersey National Guard Marked Springfield 1898 Krag

Type: Military Rifles/Shotguns

Make: Springfield Armory

Caliber: .30-40 Krag

Condition: Overall Good-Very Good

$1,250.00

Full Description

Made 1899 at the Springfield Armory. “NJ” stamped on the top of the butt guard, meaning use by the New Jersey National Guard, likely during the end of the Spanish American War and occupation operations thereafter. Boxed “JLA/1899” cartouche on the left side of the wrist. Circled “P” firing proof on the wrist. 30″ barrel with blade front sight and 1901 pattern rear. Original; blued finish and oiled wood stock. Original butt plate with trapdoor for cleaning tools. A 3-piece cleaning rod is inside. CONDITION: Metal is good overall, with a mixed gray/brown patina throughout. Wood has minor impressions, dents and scrapes. Bore is lightly frosted, with good overall rifling. C&R eligible.

Full Description

Made 1899 at the Springfield Armory. “NJ” stamped on the top of the butt guard, meaning use by the New Jersey National Guard, likely during the end of the Spanish American War and occupation operations thereafter. Boxed “JLA/1899” cartouche on the left side of the wrist. Circled “P” firing proof on the wrist. 30″ barrel with blade front sight and 1901 pattern rear. Original; blued finish and oiled wood stock. Original butt plate with trapdoor for cleaning tools. A 3-piece cleaning rod is inside. CONDITION: Metal is good overall, with a mixed gray/brown patina throughout. Wood has minor impressions, dents and scrapes. Bore is lightly frosted, with good overall rifling. C&R eligible.