Badger
10-15-2006, 05:23 AM
Model 1899 Krag (Caliber 30-40) Carbine
(Mfg by Springfield in 1901)
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Caliber: ....................... ".30 U.S." or ".30 Government"
................................... more common designation ".30-40" (denoting .30 caliber backed with 40 grains of smokeless powder)
Rifling & Twist: ............. 4 Groove, Enfield, Right Hand Twist, 1 turn in 10"
Barrel Length: .............. 22 in. (559mm)
Overall Length: ............ 40.9 in. (1039mm)
Weight: ....................... 8.0 lbs. (3.66kg)
Magazine Capacity: ...... 5 rounds, loaded with chargers
Magazine Type ............. Side loading box
Magazine Capacity: ...... 5 rounds, loaded with chargers
Total Qty Mfg ............... 35,954 (Estimated from William Brophy calculations)
1901 Qty Mfg ............... 10,801 (using 1901 sight - estimated from William Brophy calculations)
Source: ....................... The Krag Rifle by Lt. Col. William S. Brophy - ISBN: 0-88227-025-7
Canadian Market Value Estimate: $
Model 1899 Krag Carbine
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(33 picture virtual tour)
Observations: (by "Badger")
The Krag-Jørgensen is a repeating bolt action rifle designed by the Norwegians Ole Herman Johannes Krag and Erik Jørgensen in the late 19th century. It was adopted as a standard arm by Denmark, the United States and Norway. A distinctive feature of the Krag-Jørgensen action was its magazine. While many other rifles of its era used an integral box magazine, the magazine of the Krag-Jørgensen was integral with the receiver (the part of the rifle that houses the operating parts), featuring an opening on the right hand side with a hinged cover. The cartridges were inserted through the side opening, and were pushed up, around, and into the action by a spring follower.
Collector's Comments and Feedback:
1. Why you have to be careful collecting Krags!! Here are some examples of some stock cartouche stamps being sold on eBay. :move eek:
Make sure you check the provenance of any Krag rifle or carbine you're thinking about buying and inspect all wood markings closely. (Feedback by "Badger")
http://photos.imageevent.com/badgerdog/generalstorage/piclinks/icons/Kragcartouches%20_Medium_.jpg
(Click PIC to Enlarge)
2. Links to two excellent Krag Rifle collector web sites (Feedback by "Badger")
Krag Collectors Association (click here) (http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/)
Popular Krag Messaging Forum (click here) (http://www.jouster.com/cgi-bin/krag/krag.pl)
3. Try this after a few beer .... :lol:
One Handed Krag Bolt Removal !!! (Picture courtesy of Parashooter) (Feedback by "Badger")
http://photos.imageevent.com/badgerdog/unitedstatesservicerifles/1898krag3040rifle/pbkragbolt.gif
(Mfg by Springfield in 1901)
http://photos.imageevent.com/badgerdog/unitedstatesservicerifles/1899krag3040carbine/icons/DSC01647Medium.jpg(Click PIC to Enlarge)http://photos.imageevent.com/badgerdog/unitedstatesservicerifles/1899krag3040carbine/icons/DSC01651Medium.jpg
Caliber: ....................... ".30 U.S." or ".30 Government"
................................... more common designation ".30-40" (denoting .30 caliber backed with 40 grains of smokeless powder)
Rifling & Twist: ............. 4 Groove, Enfield, Right Hand Twist, 1 turn in 10"
Barrel Length: .............. 22 in. (559mm)
Overall Length: ............ 40.9 in. (1039mm)
Weight: ....................... 8.0 lbs. (3.66kg)
Magazine Capacity: ...... 5 rounds, loaded with chargers
Magazine Type ............. Side loading box
Magazine Capacity: ...... 5 rounds, loaded with chargers
Total Qty Mfg ............... 35,954 (Estimated from William Brophy calculations)
1901 Qty Mfg ............... 10,801 (using 1901 sight - estimated from William Brophy calculations)
Source: ....................... The Krag Rifle by Lt. Col. William S. Brophy - ISBN: 0-88227-025-7
Canadian Market Value Estimate: $
Model 1899 Krag Carbine
http://www.milsurps.com/~badger/button2.gif (http://imageevent.com/badgerdog/unitedstatesservicerifles/1899krag3040carbine)
(33 picture virtual tour)
Observations: (by "Badger")
The Krag-Jørgensen is a repeating bolt action rifle designed by the Norwegians Ole Herman Johannes Krag and Erik Jørgensen in the late 19th century. It was adopted as a standard arm by Denmark, the United States and Norway. A distinctive feature of the Krag-Jørgensen action was its magazine. While many other rifles of its era used an integral box magazine, the magazine of the Krag-Jørgensen was integral with the receiver (the part of the rifle that houses the operating parts), featuring an opening on the right hand side with a hinged cover. The cartridges were inserted through the side opening, and were pushed up, around, and into the action by a spring follower.
Collector's Comments and Feedback:
1. Why you have to be careful collecting Krags!! Here are some examples of some stock cartouche stamps being sold on eBay. :move eek:
Make sure you check the provenance of any Krag rifle or carbine you're thinking about buying and inspect all wood markings closely. (Feedback by "Badger")
http://photos.imageevent.com/badgerdog/generalstorage/piclinks/icons/Kragcartouches%20_Medium_.jpg
(Click PIC to Enlarge)
2. Links to two excellent Krag Rifle collector web sites (Feedback by "Badger")
Krag Collectors Association (click here) (http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/)
Popular Krag Messaging Forum (click here) (http://www.jouster.com/cgi-bin/krag/krag.pl)
3. Try this after a few beer .... :lol:
One Handed Krag Bolt Removal !!! (Picture courtesy of Parashooter) (Feedback by "Badger")
http://photos.imageevent.com/badgerdog/unitedstatesservicerifles/1898krag3040rifle/pbkragbolt.gif