Quote Originally Posted by sdkrag View Post
The only way to confirm an NRA Kragicon is to have the original paper work with the arm. There were thousands of Krags cut down over the years by individuals and gunsmiths.Some really well done some not. It was common to cut back to 22" and drop it in a carbine stock if it was available. some did a nice job cutting down rifle stocks, much to the dismay of current collectors. I have heard it said here that you buy the rifle, not the story. It should make a great hunting rifle. I have one I use and have helped my sons build sporters out of my extra parts.
Thanks for the reply.

IMO, it's asking a bit much to expect to see "original" DCM papers after 89 or so years.

That said, the scant detail I've been able to find out about the build specs of the DCM/NRA Krag "carbines" is consistent with the one I have. There should be a way to vet these guns, if not through the build specs alone, then perhaps by knowing whether the Benicia Arsenal put their own markings (numbers/letters) some place on the stock or on the metal when they did these conversions.

I haven't seen the Poyer or Mallory Krag books yet, but from what I was told they apparently reference and describe the DCM/NRA Krags. Frank de Haas' book does mention them, specifically the shortened 22" barrels, 03 front sights and sling swivels. There is also a short description about them in the Krag section in Flayderman's Guide on firearms values and pricing, and the 1899 carbine stock is referenced, among other indicators.

Guess I'll keep looking around.
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