.22LR caliber, 30" barrel with two barrel bands, S/N 476907. Reblued finish, smooth, straight-gripped walnut stock. Receiver with standard Springfield M1898 Krag rifle markings with ".22 CAL" markings, with the correct hole is drilled between the words "SPRINGFIELD" and "ARMORY" for the extractor cam. Correct off-set bore and correct supplemental extractor in place. Fine script "ESA" cartouche with 1907 date and {circle}-P proof behind triggerguard. M1896 rear sight, pinned blade front sight. Retains stacking and sling swivels. Trapdoor in butt for cleaning rods and oiler. Only 841 Krag .22 gallery rifles were produced ca 1906-1907, with some being fully assembled and inspected at Springfield and the balance being sent out as barreled actions to be dropped into existing stocks in the field. A very scarce US martial practice rifle not often seen for sale. Condition: Minor wear to reblued finish with some scratching. Front sight missing blade. Some handling marks and blemishes to stock with worn cartouches. Bore is some what dark with storage grime and visible rifling.
.22LR caliber, 30" barrel with two barrel bands, S/N 476907. Reblued finish, smooth, straight-gripped walnut stock. Receiver with standard Springfield M1898 Krag rifle markings with ".22 CAL" markings, with the correct hole is drilled between the words "SPRINGFIELD" and "ARMORY" for the extractor cam. Correct off-set bore and correct supplemental extractor in place. Fine script "ESA" cartouche with 1907 date and {circle}-P proof behind triggerguard. M1896 rear sight, pinned blade front sight. Retains stacking and sling swivels. Trapdoor in butt for cleaning rods and oiler. Only 841 Krag .22 gallery rifles were produced ca 1906-1907, with some being fully assembled and inspected at Springfield and the balance being sent out as barreled actions to be dropped into existing stocks in the field. A very scarce US martial practice rifle not often seen for sale. Condition: Minor wear to reblued finish with some scratching. Front sight missing blade. Some handling marks and blemishes to stock with worn cartouches. Bore is some what dark with storage grime and visible rifling.
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