*MODEL 1898 KRAG RIFLE WITH ASSEMBLED PARKHURST STRIPPER CLIP LOADING ATTACHMENT.

*MODEL 1898 KRAG RIFLE WITH ASSEMBLED PARKHURST STRIPPER CLIP LOADING ATTACHMENT. SN 289109. Cal. 30/40 Krag. Standard Krag rifle with 30″ bbl, pedestal front sight base missing its blade which is simply & easily replaced. Receiver has usual 1898 markings. Mounted in full length walnut stock with grasping grooves and a clear “1902” cartouche on left side. Receiver is an orig Parkhurst receiver. Rear edge of cartridge box frame is mounted with an assembled Parkhurst stripper clip loading attachment which is riveted in place along with its guide spring. Few all-orig prototype/experimental Parkhurst Krags survive as the device became operational just about the same time as the Springfield 1903 was coming into production and the project was dropped. Therefore, finding one completely orig is a true rarity. Accompanied by an orig “1896” dated Krag bayonet with blued steel sheath & first type hanger. Also accompanied by an extraordinarily rare Mills canvas cartridge belt with forty rows of dbl cartridge loops and most rare of all, an attached stripper clip pouch on each front side with flap & snap closure. These belts were obviously experimental also to accompany the Parkhurst altered rifles. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 85% blue thinning on receiver and a couple of light scrapes on the forward exposed part of bbl. Extractor retains about 75% thinning fire blue. Stock is sound with a few minor scrapes & scratches and handguard has a longitudinal crack from rear sight to receiver (common occurrence on these rifles) and overall retains a wonderful hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, worn dark bore. Bayonet is extremely fine plus. Appears unissued retaining virtually all of its orig arsenal finish. Cartridge belt is completely intact with some fraying to the front left three cartridge loops and overall is moderately soiled. A rare assembled set. 4-38202 (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1051	$4,887.50	MODEL 1898 KRAG RIFLE WITH ASSEMBLED PARKHURST STRIPPER CLIP LOADING ATTACHMENT. SN 289109. Cal. 30/40 Krag. Standard Krag rifle with 30″ bbl, pedestal front sight base missing its blade which is simply & easily replaced. Receiver has usual 1898 markings. Mounted in full length walnut stock with grasping grooves and a clear “1902” cartouche on left side. Receiver is an orig Parkhurst receiver. Rear edge of cartridge box frame is mounted with an assembled Parkhurst stripper clip loading attachment which is riveted in place along with its guide spring. Few all-orig prototype/experimental Parkhurst Krags survive as the device became operational just about the same time as the Springfield 1903 was coming into production and the project was dropped. Therefore, finding one completely orig is a true rarity. Accompanied by an orig “1896” dated Krag bayonet with blued steel sheath & first type hanger. Also accompanied by an extraordinarily rare Mills canvas cartridge belt with forty rows of dbl cartridge loops and most rare of all, an attached stripper clip pouch on each front side with flap & snap closure. These belts were obviously experimental also to accompany the Parkhurst altered rifles. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 85% blue thinning on receiver and a couple of light scrapes on the forward exposed part of bbl. Extractor retains about 75% thinning fire blue. Stock is sound with a few minor scrapes & scratches and handguard has a longitudinal crack from rear sight to receiver (common occurrence on these rifles) and overall retains a wonderful hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, worn dark bore. Bayonet is extremely fine plus. Appears unissued retaining virtually all of its orig arsenal finish. Cartridge belt is completely intact with some fraying to the front left three cartridge loops and overall is moderately soiled. A rare assembled set. 4-38202 (3,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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