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General >> Older threads >> SRS request please 1898 Model springfield Armory http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1341610574 Message started by rjc324 on Jul 6^th, 2012 at 9:36pm

Title: SRS request please 1898 Model springfield Armory
Post by rjc324 on Jul 6^th, 2012 at 9:36pm

Have had this wonderful rifle for years, property of my great uncle who served in the US Army during the Spanish-American War. The serial number is 179757, the SFA stamp has the year 1899 on the stock. I don't believe this is an actual carbine, but perhaps is a sporterized version based on the crude front sight and the stock chopped off just in front of the front sling attachment. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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Title: Re: SNS request please 1898 Model springfield Armory
Post by rjc324 on Jul 6^th, 2012 at 9:39pm

Front Sight

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Title: Re: SNS request please 1898 Model springfield Armory
Post by rjc324 on Jul 6^th, 2012 at 9:42pm

Full length Rifle

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Title: Re: SRS request please 1898 Model springfield Armory
Post by butlersrangers on Jul 6^th, 2012 at 10:03pm

rjc324: Your 1898 Krag does appear to be a cut-down rifle. I believe serial #179757 was built in February 1899.

Title: Re: SRS request please 1898 Model springfield Armory
Post by rjc324 on Jul 6^th, 2012 at 11:30pm

Thanks for the confirmation. I believe that this was one of 8 rifles brought to Northern NY in the 20's as part of the civilian marksmanship training program.