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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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Mr. J.S. Adams was Armory sub-inspector from mid 1894 to the end of production.
| 18 Inspector J.S. Adams (JSA - 1899)
Mr. J.S. Adams was Armory sub-inspector from mid 1894 to the end of production.
| 19 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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