S#: 310870 | Mfg. Date: 1901 | 30" Barrel | U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1898 Krag-Jørgensen military bolt action rifle chambered in .30-40 Krag (.30 Army). Receiver is marked “U.S. / MODEL 1898. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. / 310870.” Features the distinctive Krag-Jørgensen side-loading magazine with hinged loading gate, full-length military walnut stock and handguard, barrel bands, sling swivels, blade front sight, and adjustable military rear sight. Walnut stock retains a desirable boxed “JSA / 1901” inspector's cartouche on the left stock flat, attributed to Springfield Armory inspector Joseph S. Adams, along with a well-defined script “P” proof cartouche on the underside of the wrist. Serial number 310870 falls within Springfield Armory's documented 1901 production range. The Krag-Jørgensen served as the standard U.S. Army service rifle during the Spanish-American War and Philippine-American War era |||| CONDITION: Good. Metal surfaces display considerable original finish loss with an overall dark gray patina. Walnut stock is good and solid and exhibits nice battle patina. Boxed JSA/1901 inspector's cartouche and script P proof remain crisp and legible ||||| CLASS: C&R