springfield 1898 carbine serial number range

Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition as an antique. The metal shows scrapes, scratches and discoloration from oxidation. The metal has been treated with cold blue but most of the cold blue has also been lost. Overall Condition: This rifle has lost its metal finish. It is more prominent in the grooves and at the muzzle. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus condition as a refurbished antique.īore Condition: The bore is gray. The LOP measures 13 1/2 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttstock. The wood shows other scattered scrapes and scratches. The handguard shows a large filled & repaired crack. The bottom rear of the butt shows a repair. The left side of the butt has a “L” cut into it. These areas show deep marks but have been sanded. The left side of the stock appears to have had markings removed on the grip and butt. The buttplate shows scratches and surface erosion. Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a straight grip, cutout for the bolt handle, finger grooves, barrel band, sling bar with sling ring and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. It flips up to become a sight ladder marked from “7-20” and “C” (page 98 & 111 of William S. The right side of the rear sight base is marked “C” for Carbine and the left side is mared “2 4 5 6” for use with the escalator. The Model 1896 Carbine rear sight is an adjustable “U” notched escalator assembly. The pinned front sight blade is a Model 1896 Carbine sight blade. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinned blade atop a raised base. The right side of the rear sight base and top of the sight ladder are marked “C” for Carbine. The bottom of the grip is marked “D” and with a “circled P” proof. The left side of the front sight blade is marked “C” for Carbine. The rear of the bolt handle is marked “S17” and “J”.

Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “U.S. Year of Manufacture: August of 1898 (see page 234 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer).Īction Type: Bolt Action, Fed by Side Mounted Magazine This serial number falls within the 1898 Krag Carbine serial number range listed on page 65 of William S.

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Springfield 1898 carbine serial number range