1899 Carbine 348xxx

[METT-T]

I came up with 22" via the described method yesterday. I'll remeasure, but I think regardless you're spot on. The shoulder between the crown and the barrel is more abrupt than anything I've been able to find in photos and there's a sharp edge you can feel. The Armory cut appears to be slightly radiused in all the pictures I can find.

http://kragcollectorsassociation.org...carbines05.jpg

Seems a little unique in that whomever did this, either removing the barrel band and installing the front sight or starting from scratch with a rifle barrel, took pains to make it look "originalish" many decades ago. Either way would've meant cutting a new dovetail, right?

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[butlersrangers]

A Krag rifle barrel can be cut to the correct 22" carbine barrel length.

It is virtually impossible to replicate the original Armory front-sight base install.

[METT-T]

Sure, makes sense. Well, all that's left is to see how it shoots. I'm only into the rifle for about $750 anyway, snagged a very nice 1917 at the same auction so I'm still happy.

Thank you again for the tutorial, Charles.

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

It is virtually impossible to replicate the original Armory front-sight base install.

The CMP did a good job on mine replacing this abomination. I will try to post the after photo next week.

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

Good job aside from the fact ( I just realized) it is too far back from the muzzle!

[Badger]

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Model 1899 Krag Carbine (Mfg by Springfield in 1901)
33 picture photo montage

Front (Type 1) Carbine Sight
Visible small 'C' marking on blade part of sight.


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Regards,
Doug