Probably sometime after the interduction on the US Krag rifle. I ve seen a Steven's Arms catalog from 1905 that had it advertised Hope this helps some
Manufactured in 1897.
A Krag Jorgensen in 30/40
For the US forces, it was the Springfield Model 1892-99 rifle, which was the Krag-Jorgenson rifle, manufactured under licence in the USA.
The US model 1898 Krag Jorgenson rifle was chambered for the 30-40 krag cartridge.These are still loaded by remington arms company.
The value of the 30-40 Krag Winchester gun model 1895 is determined by its condition. One in excellent condition sells for 1300.00 as of 2014.
The value of the 30-40 Krag Winchester gun model 1895 is determined by its condition. One in excellent condition sells for 1300.00 as of 2014.
about 1901
The model 1898 with serial number 487448 was manufactured in 1900. This model refers to the Krag–Jørgensen rifle, which was used by the United States military. The specific serial number indicates it falls within the production range of that year.
.30-40 krag
Your Krag-Jorgensen model of 1892 rifle(1894) was arsenal altered to the model of 1896.This was done to 21,264 rifles by the U.S.Gov.in 1896.
The value of an 1898 Krag can vary dramatically depending on how original the rifle is and the condition of both the metal and wood. An altered model with a shortened barrel and stock, done for hunting purposes, can go for as little as $300-$400 while a pristine original can go for as much as $3,000.
Your model 1898 krag was made by springfield armory in 1899.