The M1899 Krag carbine differs from the M1898 carbine principally in having a slightly longer stock, and in some versions, different sights. In addition to the standard issue Krag-Jorgensen rifles, Springfield Armory turned out several carbine and other variations. M1898 Rifle A scope for sniping is mounted on this M1898 Krag rifle. The Model 1898, including carbine and gallery practice rifles, was the last of the Krag series built by the Armory.

This model, which includes carbine and cadet versions, displays a few minor improvements over the M1892 Krag. This is first of the bolt-action Krag-Jorgensen magazine rifles built by Springfield Armory and the first to use the small caliber, smokeless powder cartridges. VIDEO - Operation of the US Krag-Jorgensen Rifle The Krag’s distinguishing feature was the magazine door on the side which allowed five loose cartridges to be loaded. The bolt action Krag-Jorgensen was a European-licensed design and was the first effective repeating rifle adopted by the U.S. Some Trapdoor models were modified to incorporate a ready supply of cartridges in compartments in their stocks, other versions experimented with magazines. Krag-Jorgensens Springfield Armory and private manufacturers continued striving to increase the rate of fire of their weapons. This weapon was an attempt to develop a magazine type repeating rifle. Springfield Armory obtained license to build the weapon and produced it in rifle and carbine versions. Hotchkiss designed this weapon and sold the rights to Winchester which made it in sporting versions.

Springfield 1898 krag rifle