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Author: | BackwoodsKtm [ Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:02 pm ] |
Post subject: | Anyone know what this is worth? |
Hello, I hope I’m posting this to the right area. I recently purchased a Springfield armory 1898 .30-40 and was wondering if anyone knows how much it is worth. I’ve been doing research online and there are many options/combinations and varieties. Can anyone help? Sorry for the bad quality photos. |
Author: | MadPick [ Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:23 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Anyone know what this is worth? |
Wait . . . if we give you answers that are less than what you paid, are you gonna be mad? First, I want to say that the Krag is an amazing rifle, and one of my all-time favorites. The action is like butter! The one you have has been sporterized, which hurts the value significantly. If I were to ballpark a value . . . maybe $300-400? I haven't checked Gunbroker or other sites recently, so don't this as very authoritative, this is just me spitballing. |
Author: | BackwoodsKtm [ Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:45 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Anyone know what this is worth? |
Thank you. I paid less so I’m perfectly fine :) ! When you mean “sporterize” did the original owner do something custom to the rifle? Did it not come “stock” from the factory like this? |
Author: | Old Growth [ Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Anyone know what this is worth? |
That was a 100+ year old MILITARY rifle. It has since been made into a SPORTING rifle. Google image "30-40Krag" for examples to compare with. Its a very nice $3-400 deer rifle, but has no collector value. |
Author: | MadPick [ Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:32 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Anyone know what this is worth? |
Yes, the stock and handguard were removed and replaced with an aftermarket stock. It doesn't hurt the functionality, it's still a beautiful rifle. It does, however, hurt the collector value. |
Author: | Normanator [ Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:46 pm ] |
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The rifle in military/original configuration should look like this pic |
Author: | Arisaka [ Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:46 pm ] |
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For some context, this was a pre-WW 1 rifle. It was replaced by the famous1903 Springfield, which was the U.S. main battle rifle of WW1 along with the 1917 Enfield. |
Author: | BackwoodsKtm [ Tue Apr 16, 2024 3:56 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Anyone know what this is worth? |
Thank you! |
Author: | User 1234 [ Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:58 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Anyone know what this is worth? |
Keep in mind that the market for guns and most consumer items is very slow right now. |
Author: | Ace [ Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:11 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Anyone know what this is worth? |
For something that has been cut down and sporterized unfortunately 300-400 is the most you will get for that. Some people think they are worth more, but the unconverted ones are the rare animals in the collection market. I remember one of my Dad's buddies running with one during many a deer season as a kid. I always marveled at the way you could just throw a few shells in the trap there and they would generally line up in the magazine right. |
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