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While originally a model 1898 rifle, the sn indicates that it was probably originally built at Springfield Armory in late 1903. I like it. A good gunsmith ought to be able to fix you right up.

I'm not surprised about the fmj. Mine and many others experience has been that,for some reason, the prvi soft point shoots better in these rifles. Since we haven't had anyone else join this...

If the stamp is faint, the stock has probably been refinished. From what I can see from the pictures it looks to have been refinished due to rounded finger grooves and the metal on the rear tang...

What cartouches are stamped on the stock behind the triggerguard? A picture of those would help. I think it's generally thought that the barrels with threaded muzzles were put into service after ww2.

I'd be interested in any comments our Swedish arms experts have on the sn and proof marks in the barrel picture. The barrel is threaded for a blank firing device. It has the full sn on the barrel and...

Well, everyone has their preference. My eyes aren't good enough to clearly see the narrow front sights on the 1903 and Krag rifles.

I have one of these Canada/Denmark m1917s, Eddystone though, with nice bore. Shoots good, accurate.
Need to find a consistent sight picture through that big rear aperture. Set it up for bird on a...

Well serial number is in the right range and receiver is model 1899, so good chance original barrel. Just been hacked by bubba. Probably a long time ago.

Welcome to the forum Bear Cat. All I know is that these are the stock inspection marks and can be either a 1 or 2 digit number or a single letter. I have three krag rifles with pretty clear proofs...

All joking aside, this is put together. Cupped butt plates weren't ordered for production until late 1939 and not on rifles until 1940. No picture of the butt plate Waa or sn. Can't see the stock...

Seth,
We're north of Indy about an hour, but I grew up in northern Indiana , Noble co. Had an Uncle that was a principal in Scottburg though.
Kerry

well if you're concerned you should get it checked out. However, if the bolt matches the receiver and a look at the bore is ok, then if it was me I would have no qualms about shooting it. #3 bores...

Ok, the Gg cartouche on the wrist of the stock indicate it went thru the Goteburg depot (arsenal, tygstation etc.)

Nice swede. Not aware of stock marks for Finnish use, usually is stamped with SA in a rounded box on the receiver. Your condition disk looks weird, who knows? I would say walnut. . They still used...

If you haven't tried this already, one way to check if the sights are close is to set the rifle on your bench rest, remove the bolt and sight looking thru the bore at the target. When it's set look...

Yes, pictures of all marks on stock and metal will help determine its travels. I have a CAI stamped Eddystone that , because of stamps and front sight, I know went to Canada and then Denmark and then...

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Congrats on your m1917, oldcorps. I suspect there are several variations on these returned '17s.. I have a 17 with a 3/18 barrel that has indications of Danish return, I.e pin front sight, Canadian...

Another possibility is a lend lease return from Denmark via Canada or GB.

Thanks for info. What is the feeling about the table provided in Joe Poyer's book on serial numbers by calendar month and year? Is it worth anything as a guide? I'm not trying to argue with you, just...

Thanks for the check on srs. The other question is manufacture date to confirm this rifle is an antique. The dealer where i did the transfer didn't have a clue, so I paid for a normal transfer.

Update . I'm still working this project. Got all the hardware, original parts. Found a guy to repair my stock, but he knows an old Krag guy and is going to run it by him. They maybe can find a source...

Actually, I was more concerned that these repro items might be poor quality or not fit right, etc. from what I have observed so far there doesn't appear to be the focus on original/matching that...

Thanks for the pointers for parts. Some of tHe S&S parts are reproduction. Any thoughts on those?

Thanks Salt Flat. Your project turned out pretty nice! In researching this I did see that you can get forearms to repair hacked up stocks. I would seriously consider this if I knew anything about...