model 1898 springfield 30 40 krag serial number

The differences over the M1896 were mainly incremental, with changes to the sight and other parts.

It also had an improved rear sight and tighter production tolerances to give better accuracy when compared to its predecessors. The M1898 rifle differs from the earlier M1892 version, in that the magazine cut-off operates in down position and a three-piece cleaning rod is stored in a butt trap. Although Krags were popular, unique and efficient, the side loading gate mechanism was slow and cumbersome to reload in combat compared to the clip loaded Spanish Mausers the Krag was up against. All versions and variants were manufactured under license by the Springfield Armory between 18 and famously served as the longarm during the Spanish–American War. It measures was 49 inches (1,200 mm) in overall length weighing 9.3 pounds with a 30-inch (760 mm) barrel. The The Springfield Model 1892–99 Krag–Jørgensen rifle is a Norwegian-designed bolt-action rifle that was adopted in 1892 as the standard United States Army military longarm, chambered in U.S. This is a very nice very mid-production (1896) Krag M1896 Rifle, complete with a correct 1902-dated M1892 bayonet. military shoulder arms that we have today.Original Item: Only One Available. Though short lived, the discoveries through trial and error, experiments with prototypes and in field usage during the Spanish-American War, Boxer Rebellion and Philippine Insurrection, gave the foundation to U.S. Similarly with improvements to the smokeless-powder base, which effected trajectory, front and rear sights were recalibrated often, requiring again, many rear sight model designations. All were manufactured at Springfield Armory in Massachusetts. Common names given were “Krag-Jorgensen”,“.30-40 Krag” or simply “Krags”.ĭuring the ten years (1894-1904) of Krag production less than 500,000 arms were completed and changes to reduce costs and facilitate ease of manufacture resulted in non-interchangeability of parts requiring many new model designations. Ole Krag and Eric Jorgensen of Norway in 1892. and foreign inventors during the early 1890’s, resulted in final approval of the five shot bolt-action weapon that was loaded through a hinged gate on the right side of the receiver. Selection of magazine arms from various U.S. 30 smokeless-powder cartridge to be adopted by the United States.

45 black powder arms, from tests conducted during 18, brought about the first caliber. The desire to improve upon the then standard caliber. Magazine Rifles and Carbines Models of 1892 through 1899 Krag Collectors Association Founding MembersĪ Brief History of Krag-Jorgensen Rifles and Carbines By Tom Pearce Dedicated to the continuing study, collecting,Īnd preservation of the Krag Rifle.

Model 1898 springfield 30 40 krag serial number