Krag "carbine"

[highpower3006]

I recently bought a Krag at a yard sale. I normally only try to buy guns that are in original condition and haven't been messed with, but this little carbine called to me. What I liked about it is that it has an absolutely pristine bore, it was complete (no parts missing) and it was cheap. In my book the perfect trifecta for gun buying.

While I am far from an expert on Krags, I do know enough to be dangerous to my wallet. Anyway, as I mentioned, this one was cheap enough at $250 to entice me into bringing it home.

What I got was this cut down rifle in what I believe is a genuine 1898 Krag carbine stock. The sight base is from a '98 rifle and the leaf is from a 1902 sight. It has been reblued except for the front band and sling bar, which I believe still have the original finish.

The original cartouche with an 1898 date is just legible and the "P" proof is likewise just visible. All in all not a bad little rifle and for the money I think I did okay.





I can't get a decent picture that shows the date, but in the right light you can see it.


The front sight is different from the normal '03 Springfield sight band you usually see.

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