Serial number check 296397 Model 1898

**phoneman91** · 12-31-2016 06:05 PM

Could anyone give me information about serial 296397,Model 1898? Appreciate any info.

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**butlersrangers** · 12-31-2016 06:26 PM

No Krag

serial numbers in SRS data within 1.5 K, on either side of #296397.

**phoneman91** · 12-31-2016 08:24 PM

I appreciate you checking.Is it unusual not to see a serial number in the SRS database? Is there anyway to determine the month and week of production? The cartouche is dated 1900.

**browningautorifle** · 12-31-2016 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by phoneman91

.Is it unusual not to see a serial number in the SRS database

Actually, we're surprised when we DO find one. We find them close and sometimes a block of them appears to be issued to a certain unit. Not finding one isn't unusual. Without the number, it's hard to determine anything.

**butlersrangers** · 01-01-2017 02:05 AM

'phoneman91' - Your model 1898 Krag icon

, #296397, was probably assembled and accepted for service around October or November, 1900.

Only a small percentage of Krag rifle serial numbers were found in U.S. official documents and were included in SRS data.

**mtoms** · 02-01-2017 11:07 PM

I just picked up one made 80 rifles before yours.

**browningautorifle** · 02-02-2017 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by mtoms

I just picked up one

ls that a drill or parade rifle? Looks to be chromed...how about a photo spread of this one too?

**mtoms** · 02-02-2017 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by browningautorifle

ls that a drill or parade rifle? Looks to be chromed...how about a photo spread of this one too?

Ok, I'll start a new thread - yes it is a ceremonial rifle.

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