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US Springfield Armory 1898 Rifle
jodij
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A friend is interested in selling a US Springfield Armory Model 1898 rifle. It is engraved with the date of 1903 and the serial number is 462021. I don't know much about rifle's but it looks like it's in good condition, what would the estimated value be, and where is the best place to sell it?
Comments
Value varies widely based on completeness, originality and condition, including amount of original bluing, stock finish and case colors. Many of those rifles were converted for sporting use. We really need pictures to give an estimate of value. This thread will show you how to post pics:
http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=259294
A number of these have sold on the auction side over the past year. Do a 'Smart Search' of Completed Auctions of 30-40 Krag (need to register on auction side) and you will see what they have sold for, what non-sold rifles have been bid up to, etc.
Original Shooter:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=190852936
Original in nicer condition:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=185824939
Carbine in good condition:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=180602211
'Sporterized' example:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=178470016
Brad Steele