Can U tell me more @ my Model 1898??

[Not-an-Expert]

My father just passed away Monday morning and my step-mom is already getting his stuff out of the house and thankfully she passed on my Dad's rifle to my son (who's almost 11).

I didn't know what type of rifle this was at first and neither does my husband but as I've looked online, it appears there is quite a bit of history with this gun.

I'd like to know when it was manufactured and if I need to, I'll post pics so you can all "appraise" it's condition, is it worth anything....etc.

My Dad never told me much about this gun I'm afraid so I don't know how long he's had it, if it was passed down to him, if he's done any mods to it or anything like that and I'd like to maybe know some of that info if any of you are willing to help me out.

There is no dates or stamping on the stock so the only info I have to go by is what is on the metal part (see, I'm really no expert!) It says Model 1898. Springfield Armory and then 471965. That's it....

Thanks for your input

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[Not-an-Expert]

Here's some pics....

[carbineer]

Your Krag has been heavily modified/sporterized. Barrel has been shortened, stock has been replaced with an aftermarket one original sights have been replaced. Collectors value is pretty much gone. It should be an excellect shooter and hunting rifle. In my area it would bring in the $250 range, but it is hard to put a price on family history.

[sdkrag]

Who ever sporterized the rifle did a decent job. Your son should enjoy this tie with his grandfather. It will make a great hunting rifle for him or just a neat connection to the past.

[Not-an-Expert]

Thanks for your input. I know it most has value in knowing it was my fathers and that means more to me that $$.

What range does this rifle have for hunting??

[andiarisaka]

With that peep sight a couple hundred yards would be no problem. The serial # indicates manufacture towards the end of production, Sept of 1903.