SPRING 1898

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1898 BOLT ACTION RIFLE CHAMBERED IN 30-40 KRAG. THIS SERVICE RIFLE WAS USED FROM 1892 UNTIL 1903 AS THE SERVICE RIFLE OF THE U.S. MILITARY. THIS PARTICULAR MODEL FEATURES A 30 INCH BARREL, AFTERMARKET CLONE STOCK OF THE STRAIGHT STYLE. STOCK IS IN NEAR PERFECT CONDITION AND THE BLUING ON THE RECEIVER AND THE BARREL ARE PHENOMONAL WITH NO THINNING, RUSTING OR PITTING OF ANY TYPE. THIS MODEL FEATURES THE UNIQUE 5 ROUND ROTARY MAGAZINE WITH SIDE DOOR LOADING. THE RIFLE COMES WITH ERA CORRECT LEATHER SLING AND HAS ADJUSTABLE REAR SIGHTS AND POSTED FRONT WITH A SHROUD. RIFLE ACTIONS SMOOTHLY AND LOCKS UP TIGHTLY. A GREAT SHOOTER OR COLLECTOR. USED.