*SPRINGFIELD PHILIPPINE CONSTABULARY KRAG RIFLE.

*SPRINGFIELD PHILIPPINE CONSTABULARY KRAG RIFLE. Cal. 30-40 Krag. Scarce altered carbine with 22” barrel, muzzle turned to accept 1905 bayonet, with shortened rifle stock, having a split front band with bayonet lug and stacking swivel and middle band with sling swivel and corresponding swivel in the buttstock. It has a pedestal front sight and a 2,000 yard Buffington style rear sight. The left side of the stock at the wrist has the cartouche “J.F.C.” in a rectangle. The buttplate is smooth steel with trap. Ser. 229317. CONDITION: Very good, the barrel and bands retain about 90% dull original blue. The receiver and cartridge box about 80% blue mixed with patina. The extractor retains about 90% nitre blue. The forearm has a crack, otherwise the wood is sound and retains a fine old hand rubbed patina with large scrape on the buttstock and some oil staining around the receiver. The bore is strong and bright, with some scattered light pitting. 4-48966 JR766 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003

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
	933	$2,472.00	SPRINGFIELD PHILIPPINE CONSTABULARY KRAG RIFLE. Cal. 30-40 Krag. Scarce altered carbine with 22” barrel, muzzle turned to accept 1905 bayonet, with shortened rifle stock, having a split front band with bayonet lug and stacking swivel and middle band with sling swivel and corresponding swivel in the buttstock. It has a pedestal front sight and a 2,000 yard Buffington style rear sight. The left side of the stock at the wrist has the cartouche “J.F.C.” in a rectangle. The buttplate is smooth steel with trap. Ser. 229317. CONDITION: Very good, the barrel and bands retain about 90% dull original blue. The receiver and cartridge box about 80% blue mixed with patina. The extractor retains about 90% nitre blue. The forearm has a crack, otherwise the wood is sound and retains a fine old hand rubbed patina with large scrape on the buttstock and some oil staining around the receiver. The bore is strong and bright, with some scattered light pitting. 4-48966 JR766 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003 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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