Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this scarce and unique single-shot, bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the Danish Krag–Jørgensen M.98!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Danish Krag–Jørgensen
Model: M.98
Serial: 117
Date of Manufacture: 1929
Caliber: Unknown
Finish: “White” Receiver with Stainless Barrel
Barrel Length: 26"
Optics/Sights: No Sights, Installed -VINTAGE- R.A. Litschert Spot-Shot Scope
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Monte Carlo-Style Target Stock with Raised Cheekpiece, Black Forend Tip, and Installed Bi-Pod
Action: Single-Shot, Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: The right side of the receiver is stamped “117.” The left side of the receiver is stamped “M.89 / crown over 'HR' / 1929."
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Danish Krag–Jørgensen (often called the Krag M/89 in Denmark) is a distinctive late-19th/early-20th-century military bolt-action rifle that blends a smooth, user-friendly action with a uniquely engineered magazine system. Unlike most Mauser-style rifles of the period, the Krag uses a side-opening magazine that presents cartridges to the bolt one at a time via a rotary feed — the result is exceptionally smooth single-round insertion and very gentle feeding, which many shooters praise for controllability and reliability with service ammunition of the era. The bolt itself is long and smooth in operation, with a generous cocking cam and a single locking lug that gives a pleasant, short bolt lift; the receiver is characteristically graceful and often finished to a high standard on Danish contract rifles. Danish service rifles were built to excellent military tolerances with good stocks and well-regulated barrels, and they were issued in the full-power Danish service chambering (the large 8-mm Danish rimmed service cartridge), later remanufactured or rebarreled in some hands to more common centerfire calibers. Historically, the Krag saw a long service life in Denmark — noted for good handling and ease of training — and today, well-preserved Danish Krags are valued by collectors for their quality manufacture, attractive lines, and the uncommon side-loading magazine that sets them apart from other military bolt designs.
Model: M.98
Serial: 117
Date of Manufacture: 1929
Caliber: Unknown
Finish: “White” Receiver with Stainless Barrel
Barrel Length: 26"
Optics/Sights: No Sights, Installed -VINTAGE- R.A. Litschert Spot-Shot Scope
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Monte Carlo-Style Target Stock with Raised Cheekpiece, Black Forend Tip, and Installed Bi-Pod
Action: Single-Shot, Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: The right side of the receiver is stamped “117.” The left side of the receiver is stamped “M.89 / crown over 'HR' / 1929."
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Danish Krag–Jørgensen (often called the Krag M/89 in Denmark) is a distinctive late-19th/early-20th-century military bolt-action rifle that blends a smooth, user-friendly action with a uniquely engineered magazine system. Unlike most Mauser-style rifles of the period, the Krag uses a side-opening magazine that presents cartridges to the bolt one at a time via a rotary feed — the result is exceptionally smooth single-round insertion and very gentle feeding, which many shooters praise for controllability and reliability with service ammunition of the era. The bolt itself is long and smooth in operation, with a generous cocking cam and a single locking lug that gives a pleasant, short bolt lift; the receiver is characteristically graceful and often finished to a high standard on Danish contract rifles. Danish service rifles were built to excellent military tolerances with good stocks and well-regulated barrels, and they were issued in the full-power Danish service chambering (the large 8-mm Danish rimmed service cartridge), later remanufactured or rebarreled in some hands to more common centerfire calibers. Historically, the Krag saw a long service life in Denmark — noted for good handling and ease of training — and today, well-preserved Danish Krags are valued by collectors for their quality manufacture, attractive lines, and the uncommon side-loading magazine that sets them apart from other military bolt designs.
This particular 1929 example shows several non-standard attributes that make it both interesting and worth close inspection. The white (bright) receiver with a stainless barrel likely indicates a refinish or partial rebarrel/metalwork job rather than factory delivery (Danish originals were typically blued or browned), so expect to investigate whether the receiver finish is original, a re-plating, or an armorer’s rework — finish condition affects both value and conservation needs. The rifle is described as a single-shot bolt action; if that’s accurate, it suggests a permanent magazine removal or modification (some collectors create single-shot display pieces or deactivate the magazine), so verify magazine presence/function and whether the bolt and feed ramp remain original. The fitted vintage R.A. Litschert Spot-Shot optic is a period-correct style addition for early 20th-century target work, but because Krag rifles were not originally designed for top-mount optics, you should confirm the scope’s mounting method and stability (check for non-original dovetails, soldered bases, or loose clamps that can damage the receiver). The Monte Carlo-style walnut stock with raised cheekpiece and bipod makes this rifle clearly set up as a target or varmint platform rather than an unaltered military carbine — inspect the stock for cracks, repaired wrist areas, and evidence of bedding work around the action screws. Lastly, the receiver markings you quoted (right side “117”; left side “M.89 / crown over 'HR' / 1929”) are useful provenance markers — have them photographed and compared to known Danish proof and acceptance marks to confirm serial block, contract, and whether the action and barrel serials match.
For anyone considering purchase or display, key practical checks are: identify the actual chambering (don’t assume based on appearance — have a competent gunsmith or armourer measure the bore and chamber and confirm whether the rifle remains in an original Danish service caliber or has been rebarreled/remade); check headspace and bolt/receiver integrity (especially important on modified rifles); inspect the bore/crown for pitting or throat erosion and the crown for a clean, concentric finish (a damaged crown wrecks accuracy); verify magazine/feed function or confirm safe single-shot conversion details; and test scope mounting and alignment so the optic hasn’t induced stress or misalignment on the receiver. Collectability hinges on originality: an unaltered, matching-serial Danish Krag in original finish and service configuration is substantially more desirable to historians and collectors than a heavily modified target rifle, but the latter can be a superb and practical shooter if properly done. Whether you prize this rifle for display, target use, or historical interest, document the markings, confirm the caliber and condition with a qualified gunsmith, and decide whether you value originality (collector route) or functional upgrades (shooter/target route) — both paths are perfectly valid, but they call for different inspections and expectations.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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