Hello,

I recently inherited several firearms. After I determined the manufacture dates of each and other basic characteristics, I am trying to find out more about each one.

This one is an 1898 Springfield Kragicon, S/N 430058, from that could check the manufacture year as 1902. After I removed what looked like urethane on the stock (which was all gummy and sticky), I found several markings, including the cartouche, the inspector's mark "B" (right? I thought it was usually "P"?) behind the trigger guard, what looks like "N J" on the butt plate, and an "E 21" on the top of rear of the stock. The barrel band is marked "U" and I could not find any markings on the bolt. I cannot find any information regarding the "E 21", or the "N J" for that matter. Any thoughts?

Much appreciated,

Alex
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