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UMC 30 US Army (30-40 Krag) Oldest Box Of Ammo I Own
Just picked this up at the gun show with my M1898 Krag. It's now the oldest box of ammo I own previous being Chilean Kropatschek ammo from the early 19teens. Box is in excellent shape and the label is fully readable unfortunately it is lifting off the box. I'm guessing as it's listed as 30 US Army that it was made before 1903? It was an incomplete box that someone added 6 surplus rounds to. They look to be Frankford Arsenal and are dated 5/01 making them officially 121 years old this month. I highly doubt I'll shoot them!
I also picked up a mixed box of 10 rounds all surplus with mixed headstamps that date from early in the century to WWI. They are a mix of Frankford and Rock Island Arsenals. Probably won't shoot these either. Worry not my friends I have 50 new Hornady 30-40 cases and a set of dies on the way. I couldn't pass these up to go with the rifle and add to my collection.
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collecting 30-40 Krag cartridges
The Winchester Model 1895 rifle and carbine was chambered for many years after the 30-06 was introduced in 30 Army (30-40) and marked.
I have some old Krag cartridges from many years ago. they are from left to right
30 Krag with Thomas target bullet, 30-40 dummy, 30 Krag muti ball guard load and 30 40 nickel case.
Also have both a Krag and 38 Colt Army both with 1900 headstamp 00Attachment 126414Attachment 126415Attachment 126416
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special Krag Model 1904 guard cartridge
I found this years ago and got around to make a positive identification.
It is a Model 1904 guard cartridge with a copper band around the lead bullet, it was replaced by the Model 1905 guard cartridge so had a short life in serviceAttachment 129748Attachment 129747Attachment 129749