Springfield Model M1898 Questions

[eZAK]

Hello,
I'm in possession of my dad's rifle.
It's stamped 'U.S. Model 1898 Springfield Armory (+serial no.)'

Researching the internet, I'm assuming it is a Krag - Jorgenson (sp?)

I'm in search of these three accessories for this rifle;
1) Would be the sling. (Org. is dry rotted)
2) The bayonet.
3) Cleaning kit. (fitting into buttstock)

In each of these, What is appropriate and/or acceptable for this era rifle ?
There is just way too much info out there to process.

Also, Is there a good repro manual w/exploded diagrams out there that would be useful for stripping and proper cleaning ?

Thank You!

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[browningautorifle]

Welcome to the forum. There are repro rods, three piece available with the oil bottle from Numrich and they ain't bad. Affordable too. The sling could be had as a repro through a couple sources, https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Sprin.../dp/B00ANTV8VI What Price Glory - US Mills Web Sling for Krag and Springfield Rifles

Bayonets are around, you might get one here on a WTB forum. You might get the rest too but it would be expensive if original. The bayonets aren't reproduced as far as I know.

Pics of your rifle will help for identification too...

[Aragorn243]

Ebay has everything. Just wait for your price, you'll get it eventually.

[eZAK]

Here are some pics of the rear site.

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[Mk VII]

That appears to be the 1898 sight, one of several different types fitted to this model over the years.
The Gun Digest Book of Firearms Assembly/Disassembly Part IV - Centerfire Rifles has an entry on this rifle, with plenty of photgraphs. 19th-c military manuals tend to be light on diagrams.

[browningautorifle]

Nice...love to see the rest too. There's bags of threads about parts and types of sights right here without needing outsourced books...if you have a look.

[eZAK]

I'm clueless here when it comes to this rifle. Does anyone have a pick of the correct sling ??

Is there a buy sell board within this forum??

[browningautorifle]

Is there a buy sell board within this forum??

Yes there is.

Does anyone have a pick of the correct sling ??

The correct ones cost a fortune, a repro is much cheaper, usable and looks great. You could also use a Kerr, M1907, or the tropical sling for Krag. All are available, including the originals for several hundred USD. Which do you want directed to?