Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this bolt-action rifle today for a penny-start auction; this is the Springfield Armory Model 1898 Sporterized!
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SPECIFICATIONS:Manufacturer: Springfield Armory
Model: 1898 Sporterized
Serial: 777 (Please note that this is only a partial serial due to parts of the serial being drilled out for scope attachment purposes)
Caliber: Known to be .30-40 Krag
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Folding Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Stock
Action: Bolt
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
This Springfield Armory Model 1898 Krag has been sporterized from its original military configuration, transforming a once-standard U.S. service rifle into a streamlined sporting arm suited for civilian use. Chambered in .30-40 Krag, it retains the hallmark smooth, reliable bolt action that made the Krag–Jørgensen design famous among American soldiers at the turn of the 20th century. The rifle features a 24-inch blued barrel, a blade front sight with a folding rear, and a simple hardwood stock that reflects its post-service adaptation for hunting or recreational shooting. While the receiver has been modified for scope mounting—partially obscuring the serial number—these changes demonstrate the long tradition of surplus military rifles being customized for sporting use in the early to mid-20th century.
Model: 1898 Sporterized
Serial: 777 (Please note that this is only a partial serial due to parts of the serial being drilled out for scope attachment purposes)
Caliber: Known to be .30-40 Krag
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Folding Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Stock
Action: Bolt
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
This Springfield Armory Model 1898 Krag has been sporterized from its original military configuration, transforming a once-standard U.S. service rifle into a streamlined sporting arm suited for civilian use. Chambered in .30-40 Krag, it retains the hallmark smooth, reliable bolt action that made the Krag–Jørgensen design famous among American soldiers at the turn of the 20th century. The rifle features a 24-inch blued barrel, a blade front sight with a folding rear, and a simple hardwood stock that reflects its post-service adaptation for hunting or recreational shooting. While the receiver has been modified for scope mounting—partially obscuring the serial number—these changes demonstrate the long tradition of surplus military rifles being customized for sporting use in the early to mid-20th century.
As a sporterized Krag, this rifle represents both practicality and history, bridging America’s early bolt-action military heritage with the civilian shooting culture that followed. Though it no longer carries the full military configuration, its craftsmanship and mechanical quality remain evident in the smooth cycling action and dependable .30-40 Krag chambering. Rifles like this one were often valued by hunters for their accuracy, robust construction, and affordability, making them a common sight in the decades following their military service. Today, such examples stand as tangible reminders of how ingenuity and utility repurposed classic military arms into personalized tools for a new generation of American marksmen.
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.
Shipping Details
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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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