Cut Down 1898 US Krag Rifle Information

[Charlie 33]

What butlersrangers said is accurate. I have a model 1898 that was modified by the Benicia Armory and have the original bill of sale from the U.S. War Dept. dated 1929. It states that it was modified with a carbine barrel and a model 1903 front sight and was sold to Mr. A. Arata of Berkley, Calif an " NRA member " for $3.50. I have an additional letter/invoice from 1930 where Mr. Arata purchased 100 rounds of ammo for $ 3.15. The letterhead on both invoices say War Department, Director of civilian marksmanship. I should clarify that the invoice states " cut to carbine length ". So, it's not a real carbine in the eyes of a collector but it is according to the DCM in 1929. I also would like to know the value of this orphan with the paperwork proving it's provenance. It's in really nice shape but Agent Orange has taken it's toll on me and I can no longer shoot so it's time to let it go to someone who will appreciate it.

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[butlersrangers]

'Charlie 33' - Photos of your DCM/NRA 'carbine' would be interesting and educational. A documented one is very rare!

[Charlie 33]

I recently re-located from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Kingman, AZ and the rifle is currently in a shipping container in Las Vegas. I hope to have it here within the next two weeks and I will post photos of it. I will also post copies of the paperwork. I just found the paperwork this morning while unpacking. I misplaced it eight years ago. Again, any thoughts on the value?
It also has the sling. Thanks.

[vblue42]

I recently re-located from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Kingman, AZ and the rifle is currently in a shipping container in Las Vegas. I hope to have it here within the next two weeks and I will post photos of it. I will also post copies of the paperwork. I just found the paperwork this morning while unpacking. I misplaced it eight years ago. Again, any thoughts on the value?
It also has the sling. Thanks.

Do you still have this carbine?

[browningautorifle]

Do you still have this carbine?

You may have a hard time getting an answer from him. Last time he was on here was "Last On 03-11-2019 @ 10:27 AM"... This thread was last commented Sept 16 2018. Stale thread.