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General >> Older threads >> Model 1898 Springfield 30-40 Krag http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1342273971 Message started by rlwills on Jul 14^th, 2012 at 1:52pm

Title: Model 1898 Springfield 30-40 Krag
Post by rlwills on Jul 14^th, 2012 at 1:52pm

I am trying to determine the value of this rifle.

S/N 168761

Overall Length 43 1/2". Barrel length 24".
(Possibly cut down from 49"?)

It is in good serviceable shape.

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Title: Re: Model 1898 Springfield 30-40 Krag
Post by Dick Hosmer on Jul 14^th, 2012 at 3:03pm

Well, the collector value is zero, except for possible reuse of some components. It has been cut down, in a rather odd way, so the stock and barrel are both ruined. Actually, at this point, I'd cut away some of the ugliness at the front end, and then use it for hunting. I doubt that anyone would pay more then about $300-350, as is. There are ten pages of Krags at (You need to Login - take a look at what is being asked there for similar wounded ducks.

Title: Re: Model 1898 Springfield 30-40 Krag
Post by rlwills on Jul 14^th, 2012 at 3:45pm

Thanks for the response!

Title: Re: Model 1898 Springfield 30-40 Krag
Post by Tom Butts on Jul 14^th, 2012 at 6:28pm

Yep, it is just a different kind of cut-down job. Not a collectors item. If you are thinking of selling it, I could be interested. You can e-mail me at tbutts64@gmail.com if you want to.

Best regards,
Tom

Title: Re: Model 1898 Springfield 30-40 Krag
Post by psteinmayer on Jul 15^th, 2012 at 3:29pm

It looks as if the front sight is attached to the front band... Is that the case or is there a modified front band installed? Otherwise, it's not a bad looking rifle. Looks like they left the stock pretty much as is, with the exception of it being shortened somewhat.

Paul