Make: Springfield Armory

Model: 1899 Krag Carbine

Serial Number: 249902

Year of Manufacture: 1900 https://www.nps.gov/spar/learn/historyculture/u-s-springfield-krag-jorgensen-rifle-production-numbers.htm

Caliber: .30-40 Krag

Action Type: Bolt Action, Fed by Side Mounted Magazine

Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “U.S. / MODEL 1899. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. 249902”. The rear of the bolt handle is marked “X”, “S9” & “H”. The barrel band is marked “U”. The left side of the stock, above the trigger, is marked with a boxed inspector’s cartouche “JSA / 1901” (J.S. Adams, see page 60 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer). The bottom of the grip is marked with a “circled P” proof, followed by a “W”. The top of the wrist and cheel of the butt are both marked (D/10).

Barrel Length: Approximately 22 Inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinned blade atop a raised base. The Model 1901 Carbine rear sight (page 104 to 105 of William Brophy’s book, The Krag Rifle) is an adjustable “U” notched escalator assembly when down. The left side of the rear sight base is marked “1 2 3 4B 5”. When flipped up the assembly becomes a sight ladder with a sliding “U” notched blade. The sight ladder is marked from “1-20”.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a straight grip, cut out for the bolt handle, finger grooves, barrel band, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage of cleaning rods (included). The buttplate shows scratches, discoloration from oxidation, and light surface erosion. The barrel band shows scratches and discoloration from oxidation. The wood shows several tiny scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. Some have damaged small portions of surface wood. Most of these marks have been oiled over. The LOP measures 13 ½ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright. The rifling is deep; more shallow at the muzzle. There is very light erosion throughout; more prominent in the grooves. The bore.

Overall Condition: The rifle has lost some of its original metal finish. The barrel retains most of the blue and the receiver has turned white and patina. The rifle in full retains about 50% of its finish. The metal shows small scrapes, thin scratches, discoloration from oxidation and light surface erosion. The screw heads show use and oxidation. Most of the receiver markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A small metal cleaning rod is stored in the butt. It is in about Very Good Plus condition.

Our Assessment: This Springfield Armory Model 1899 Krag Carbine was made back in 1900. It is a true Model 1899 Krag Carbine not a Conversion as it is marked “1899” on the receiver. There were no Model 1899 Krag Rifles made; only 1899 Carbines. The rifle is 124 years old and is in good shape. Model 1899 Krag Carbines are scarce. Only 36,000 were ever produced. This one has Carbine sights installed and uses a headless knurled cocking piece that was only installed on Model 1899 Krag Carbines. It will add to your Military or Krag collection.