^Lot 1358 U.S. Army Model 1898 Springfield Armory Krag Rifle with Bayonet

Manufactured in 1898. The receiver is marked "U.S./MODEL 1898, SPRINGFIELD ARMORY" followed by serial number 124340. Pinned fixed blade front sight, and tangent adjustable rear sight. Mounted on the original finger grooved one-piece straight grip stock with metal buttplate with trapdoor containing a cleaning kit. The left side of the wrist is stamped with a clear "JSA/1898" script cartouche and a clear "J" marked towards the receiver. Complete with brass Krag muzzle cap with leather sling and U.S. marked 1898 bayonet with 11 3/4 inch blade and smooth walnut handles with steel scabbard.
BBL: 30 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 30-40 Krag
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 124340
Condition: Very Good with traces of the original finish with most of the metal surfaces showing a smooth brown patina. Barrel shows some mild scratching and a few very small areas of pitting. The stock is good with some moderate pressure dents and scratches on forearm and stock not uncommon for a weapon of this age. The cartouche is lightly visible. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. Sling is very good.