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 | 1898 Krag 30-40 Rifle (1899)
Model 1898 Krag (Caliber 30-40) Rifle Serial # 224970
(Mfg by Springfield in 1899)
Regimental Marking "5th 24 D"
Caliber: ....................... ".30 U.S." or ".30 Government"
.................................... more common designation ".30-40" (denoting .30 caliber backed with 40 grains of smokeless powder)
Rifling & Twist: ............. 4 Groove, Enfield, Right Hand Twist, 1 turn in 10"
Barrel Length: .............. 30 in. (762mm)
Overall Length: ............ 48.9 in. (1242mm)
Weight: ....................... 9.12 lbs. (4.71kg)
Magazine Capacity: ....... 5 rounds
Magazine Type ............. Side loading box
Magazine Capacity: ....... 5 rounds
Total Qty Mfg ............... 330,656 (Estimated from William Brophy calculations)
1899-1900 Qty Mfg ...... 23,660 (using 1898 sight - estimated from William Brophy calculations)
Source: ....................... The Krag Rifle by Lt. Col. William S. Brophy - ISBN: 0-88227-025-7
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Model 1898 Krag (Caliber 30-40) Rifle Serial # 224970 (Mfg by Springfield in 1899)
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Rear Model 1898 Rifle Sight
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Inspector J.S. Adams (JSA - 1899)
Mr. J.S. Adams was Armory sub-inspector from mid 1894 to the end of production.
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Inspector J.S. Adams (JSA - 1899)
Mr. J.S. Adams was Armory sub-inspector from mid 1894 to the end of production.
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Inspector J.S. Adams (JSA - 1899)
Mr. J.S. Adams was Armory sub-inspector from mid 1894 to the end of production.
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