Krag 67412
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Krag 67412
Thank you!
This site shows 1897.U.S. Military Dates of Manufacture
I sure do appreciate the response! Thanks! What I was after however was any information in Springfield Research Service on that particular Krag.
OK, the closest I have is before it, 67397 is a 96 Carbine and issued to 6th cavalry. Next after it was 67426, it's also a 96 Carbine issued to the 6th cavalry. Both guns were turned in. No direct hit for me on your gun.
Hmm...hey thanks! This carbine might have an interesting history after all. I sure appreciate the information! Thanks!
Fred
Here's a bit of history. I just had heard something about the unit in China. 6th Cavalry Regiment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thanks Jim! Actually, I don't own the carbine. It's up on auction on Gunbroker. Here's the link...
U.S. Springfield Model 1896 Carbine : Antique Guns at GunBroker.com
Thanks for the link Fred, I'm saving it to watch the end. That's a nice(ish) one. Looks like it's been there, done that. The idea that this one went to China isn't too far fetched for me, mine is a '99 made in '01 and it doesn't show half of the use this one does. Nice carbine...
Jim, I'm not looking to bid on it so if you or anyone else likes it, Go for it! :)
What about rifle No. 40979
Anything on that? It's also up for auction.
Antique Springfield Armory 1896 Krag : Antique Guns at GunBroker.com
No hit there and the one before and after are both '96 rifles. Both issued to different units. 40982 was issued to Engineers...
I can't bid on any of them as I'm Canadian. It would take more money than sense to get it here after bidding. IF the guy would even send it...
Jim I know the post is a few months old but do you have any hits on an M1898 Krag 160854? The story allegedly is that is was in Cuba and the Phillipines. I doubt it the rifle looks to good, and was probably made to late. Thanks in advance !Quote:
Originally Posted by browningautorifle
160848 was a rifle that was sent to FA for velocity tests. The next number is well beyond that. Your rifle is 1898 according to this site... U.S. Military Dates of Manufacture As for exactly where it's been, hard to say. We'd love to see pics though.
FA ? Is that Frankfort Arsenal ? I will post pictures if I can . I am behind the technology curve.
It is in fact Frankford Arsenal...if you can't manage, send me a PM and you can Email them to me so I can post them for you.
I don't know about 96 carbines, but Shockley wrote that Army units leaving Manila had to turn in their 92 and 96 rifles, so they could be issued new 98 rifles. 99 carbines might not have hit Manila yet, I don't know.
Any details on my Krag 456289 that you can share?
Not even close, you're nearly at the end of the line...1903 according to the source above in post 2. The next rifles to it are 300 away sort of thing.