Decision Crisis

[artyldr01]

I need advice. I'm a new / limited collector of Krags, which is to say no have one, and another one In the hopper to buy.

I have a Model 1898 Krag-Jørgensen. (July, 1898,1st month of 1898 Production I believe). SN: 1124##. 1899 JSA cartouche, Italian Walnut stock. 1901 Rear Sight. The upper hand guard has been arsenal shortened to mitigate a crack. The rear screws on the rear sight is broken, otherwise a gorgeous example. My first (only) Krag and I love her.

I have someone very interested in buying it.

I have another Krag a great member is holding for me. Model 1898, SN: 3784## which is 1902 manufacture. American walnut, 1902 JSA cartouche. 1901 sight. It is more "correct" than mine. It is also CMP documented.

I intended to save my pennies to get the second one and have two, but I'm at a point where I am streamlining my collection, especially calibers that I really just don't or won't shoot very often. That said I don't really need two Krags (well, maybe a carbine someday).

Not talking value wise necessarily, but of the two Krags I mentioned, what does each "say" to you? If you were to pick one, which would you and why? Older vs "more correct?" Italian vs American Walnut? CMP a boost? Any "history" you can speak to (I am totally the "buy the story guy")What do you like about them and why?

Thank you!

Signed, "conflicted Krag owner."

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