Point the muzzle in a safe direction, pull back the bolt and open the magazine. Visually verify that the weapon is unloaded.
Lift the extractor and rotate the bolt to the left until the extractor clears the receiver. Pull the bolt back and out of the receiver.
A Krag Jorgensen in 30/40
300 USD or so
Recommend a gunsmith be allowed to do it.
Open the bolt. On the top of the bolt, near the firing pin, is a clip that runs most of the length of the bolt. at the firing pin, push this clip up so that it clears the bolt and turn it to the right. then remove the bolt.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krag-J%C3%B8rgensen
The value of the1896 Krag-Jorgensen rifle is dependent on it's condition. Sound wood Clear cartouches % of bluing Markings and serial number Matching serial numbers on receiver and bolt All original parts unaltered If the rifle is in Excellent condition and looks new, it could be worth as much as $5,000. If it is a little shop worn with only half of its original bluing its worth would be closer to $700. DLH Custom Gunsmithing dlhcg.com
The safety is a wing on the back of the bolt. If it is up or to the right (viewed from the back of the rifle) it is on safe. Both of these positions lock the bolt. If it is to the left the rifle is ready to fire and the bolt can be opened.
JUST BOUGHT ONE FOR $1000 AND I STOLE IT THEY RUN ABOUT $2000 IF REAL CLEAN
There are entire books devoted to this- and Wikianswers cannot reproduce a book- but the link at the bottom of this page will take you to a good Wikipedia article on the Krag rifles- with links to more material from there.
I have one, but it is missing the bolt, otherwize it is in good cond,
i nk that you are more likely to own a 30-40 krag which are fine rifles and worth 300-400$
What conflict's has the Springfield 30-40 Krag been involved in ?