Krag made in 1902 - Any insight?

[IntegrityArms]

I run a small gun store in Jefferson, GA. The first time I fired a rifle was in Marine Corps boot camp and I wasn't raised around em. I do know how to research a little though lol. I know it was made in 1902 and that it appears to be missing a longer stock piece on the front and a barrel band? The blue book also shows values all over the place so any insight into that would be appreciated too. I uploaded photos on my account I hope yall can see. If not let me know. Thanks in advance!

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[rcathey]

Welcome aboard!

It has indeed been chopped down. This seriously hurts the value.
This rifle is worth, maybe, $300. If you ever came across a full length stock, it would cost you another $250 or $300.

[LTPayton88]

I wish the stock only cost me $250 to $300. It took forever to find one and then when I did it cost $450 for the stock. Luckily I was able to recoup some of the cost off ebay when someone bought the stock I took off the rifle.

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It was Grandpas gun parts that I bought it from. He had it listed for $500 but had mercy on me and dropped the price $50 when I emailed him. All I had to buy was the front barrel band to complete iy after that.

[browningautorifle]

Too bad, it was a nicely marked stock too...

[butlersrangers]

Your Krag, #372380, was originally assembled around February, 1902.

The stock was shortened, (and slightly tapered, judging by the rounded 'finger grooves'), to make it handier for Hunting.

This Krag could be a candidate for restoration by splicing on a new forearm, under the barrel-band. (Parts would run about $150).

Value would be related to bore conditon. As it sits, $300 to $375 is realistic.

[ssgross]

Value would be related to bore conditon. As it sits, $300 to $375 is realistic.

Would agree and say in its current state bore condition is the main driver of the price. you could also get a good deal more selling individual parts. check out what good quality parts on https://www.granpasgunparts.com are going for.
Although, because full stocks new or old are hard to come by, not to many people restoring these. There are wood shops that will make a new full krag stock and handgaurd for $400 or so. I dunno how much you paid for it, but in todays market with a little sweat equity restoring it to original configuration could pay off....you already have most all the parts.
I'm in the middle of such a restoration myself in another thread, started with just a barreled action. but I won't be selling.

[USMA-1982]

What's the barrel length?

[butlersrangers]

In OP's photo, barrel appears to be full 30 inch length.

(There is an unusual 'view photos' prompt, in left-margin of his post).

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[IntegrityArms]

Thanks guys! Hopefully I get a lot more to ask about!

[soonerfan66]

It's sad so many got turned to sporters . Regardless I know for a fact they are a sweet shooting rifle . Mine is the best shooting rifle I got .