Model 1896 followed me home tonight

[Dragonflydf]

This is not my first Milsurp, nor restoration. I started with a March 41 Garand and a Carbine. Since then I have added a 1903, 1917, a Dec 41 Lend Lease Garand and a K-31, But the Krag is the oldest.
My Krag has been making up for lost time and has been to the range at least once a week if not more. I now have almost 120 rounds of Krag brass and have all ready loaded them twice and am on the 3rd reloading cycle. Now to find a bayonet and some repair wood..........

[Alkali]

Dragonfly, you're off to a great start with the rifle. Jon Norstog and others have already given you good recommendations. I'd second the motion that your first purchase should be a replacement handguard for this 1896 sight. Keep in mind that each different model rifle and carbine sights also required a specific handguard to fit.

Another thing that wouldn't bother me is the absence of a stock cartouche on the left side. Most 1896's saw service and were refurbished. For example, my 1896 (ser# in the 60,000 range) received a replacement stock and has a distinct "P in a circle" firing proof on the wrist, but does not have a cartouche. Never did and I don't know why. I have heard this mentioned about other 1896's so it is not an isolated example. Keep on enjoying your rifle !!

[Drachenblut]

Very nice. I have a 1906 Norwegian Krag sporter in nearly as nice condition. It is serial 316. And ideas when it was made that year?

[Griff Murphey]

S&S Firearms has all the parts you'll need including a graftable new front end for the stock.