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U S Springfield 1898 .30-40 Krag Carbine??
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05-09-2018 09:58 AM
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NO, it is NOT!! Not even close! Stock is wrong, in several ways. Sights are non-military. Swivels are almost always incorrect on carbines. Barrel length appears to be wrong. Only 5000 Model 1898 carbines were made, so they must occur in a specific serial nmuber range, etc., etc.
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Definitely not a legit carbine but I like it. Not at $400 but I’d buy it if I saw it at a gun store for $250 or so.
I like banded front sights. If I could snag it for $200 I’d track down a nice old Lyman peep sight to put on it.
That kind of sporter is on my (very long) wish list.
Someday!
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As Dick says, almost everything is wrong. That's someone's hunting rifle...and would be a nice one.
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That's someone's hunting rifle...and would be a nice one.
I was looking for a new Deer rifle on Gunbroker when I found this, more of a 1903A1 or 7MM Mauser sporter though, although after look a 1917 looks nice too.
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NO, it is NOT!! Not even close! Stock is wrong, in several ways.
Thats what I was thinking when I saw it. just didn't seem right even though it was ovious the stock and sights were wrong. THanks!
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Originally Posted by
usabaker
I was looking for a new Deer rifle on Gunbroker
This one is priced at $399USD and would be about right for that. Maybe a bit over priced to you, but if the bore is nice you'll never be unhappy. I expect you'll load for it though...
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This one is priced at $399USD and would be about right for that. Maybe a bit over priced to you, but if the bore is nice you'll never be unhappy. I expect you'll load for it though...
Hi Jim, yes I would load for anyrifle 
My problem is I cant decise between a Krag
, 1903, or M1917 (already made sporter) I'm leaning in the direction of the 1917 but can't make up my mind.
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M 1917 would be easier to get brass and ammo for. Walmart...
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