December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2023
Made at Springfield Arsenal in 1899. 30" blued military barrel with pinned blade integral base sight and roller-coaster military rear sight graduated to 2000 yards rear sight. Standard blued bolt action with standard markings, including "MODEL 1898" with blued bolt. Standard full military walnut finger groove stock with "J.S.A./1898" inspector mark with correct blued military hardware. CONDITION: 80% original blue with areas worn to a silvery patina. Action worn to an honest silvery patina with carry and operating wear. Stock has rack marks, sharp cartouches, small handling dings and marks, and has been cleaned. Good bore and mechanics.