Catalog Auction info Amoskeag Live #127 - August 29th, 2020 (#127) 08/29/2020 9:00 AM EDT Closed Starts Ending 08/29/2020 9:00 AM EDT Auction Info Lot #844U.S. Model 1899 Krag ''School Rifle'' by Springfield Armory Click image to enlarge PreviousNextSimilar Items Lot closed - Sold Price (Including Buyer`s Premium):$1,440 Estimate: $600 - $800 Amoskeag Live #127 - August 29th, 2020 (#127) 08/29/2020 9:00 AM EDT Closed Starts Ending 08/29/2020 9:00 AM EDT Auction Info Description Description: serial #287523, 30-40 Krag, 22'' barrel with an about very good bore showing some light pitting and frosting in the grooves of the strong rifling. The barreled action retains about 70% thinning arsenal reapplied blue with minor silvering at the muzzle and numerous tiny dings and handling marks toning to gunmetal gray particularly between the forward double band which has an area of minor tool marks. The barrel forward of the front sight stud has been correctly turned down to 0.62'' diameter in order to accept both Model 1892 and 1905 bayonets (not included). The bands and triggerguard are toning to a gray-plum patina with the expected light handling marks and a few tiny dings in the edges of the bow and remnants of original blue in the protected areas. The sideplate has aged to a smoky case-hardened patina again with remnants of blue around the edges while the loading gate retains good oil-quenched blackening with minor silvering on the high edges and some light handling marks toning to a brown patina. The body of the bolt remains mostly bright with the handle toning to gray and the extractor shows traces of its original fire blue which is very strong on the claw. The bolt features the type 4 ''headless'' cocking piece which is correct for Model 1899 carbines. The smooth American black walnut straight grip stock is a Model 1898 rifle stock with the forend shortened 8'' which is correct for ''School Rifles'' as well as ''Constabulary Carbines'' as they were assembled in the exact same way. The stock and correct Model 1901 handguard rate good to about very good with numerous dents, dings and handling marks overall commensurate with use and features a softened but legible ''JSA / 1900'' inspection cartouche on the left side of the wrist along with a clear circled ''P'' firing proof behind the triggerguard. The forend tip clearly shows where the exposed lightening groove was filled with a square piece of walnut and then sanded smooth during the period of use, which is authentic to this model of Krag. The carbine is sighted with the original Model 1899 blade front and a Model 1901 ''C'' marked carbine rear which again, is correct for this model for rifle. Officially known as ''U.S. Magazine Carbine, caliber .30, Model of 1899, altered for Knife Bayonet and Gun Sling'', the sling swivels on this specimen remain intact, a khaki NobuckL sling showing minor staining is included along with a two-piece cleaning rod and oiler stored within the trap buttplate and the action is characteristically smooth and appears to function well mechanically. The correct Model 1892 bayonet for this rifle is available in the online auction. Joe Poyer states on page 269 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine that between 1906-1915 ''a total of 4,074'' of these short rifles were assembled and ''all were sold or lent to various academies, high schools and colleges.'' (23B9745-9) {C&R} (600/800) Categories: firearm Terms and conditions TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE The following paragraphs represent the terms under which all sales by Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. are conducted. 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