another ser. no question

**tomhall** · 04-08-2014 08:45 AM

Hello, all. I am looking for info on ser. No 400712 model of 1898. I had so much help here before . So thanks to everyone. This is in carbine configuration now and was wondering if it was carbine or rifle. Thanks again

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**carbineer** · 04-08-2014 09:39 PM

It began life as a rifle, that serial number is way too high for an 1898 carbine

**jon_norstog** · 04-08-2014 09:40 PM

Tom,

An 1898 that started life with that S/N was definitely a rifle. If it has a good barrel, take it hunting and don't worry about damaging it.

Good luck!

jn