Krag SRS check?

[Salt Flat]

Hello All, Could someone do an SRS check on an 1898 Krag Rifle serial no. 186113. I've had this rifle for many years and after reading a few other posts I thought this one would be a good one to research too. Thanks! Salt Flat

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[JOHN42768]

Hi, Nothing close at all. Closest 186180 CO K 10TH OHIO VOL INF. There are very few 186xxx listed . Sorry, John

[Salt Flat]

John, Thanks for looking. Really appreciated. Too bad there is no hit as this is my most original Krag. I do have three others but they are all cutdown rifles. I just checked the serial numbers:

138243
479705
251145

I would appreciate a check on these if possible, as well. One has a real 1899 carbine stock. I'll try to post some pictures later.

THANKS! Salt Flat

[JOHN42768]

Hi, 138249 is the only close listing. 26th USV INF. The other two have nothing close at all. It is unfortunate that a lot of Krag's were cut down, but people had to put meat on the table any way possible. An inexpensive made hunting rifle/carbine was the answer. Nothing says you still can't enjoy a shooter. John

[Salt Flat]

John, Thank you very much for the SRS check. I agree about the cut down rifles. I have picked these up over the years when I could find them at a reasonable price. I think they still have great history even if cutdown. I can see why the hunters liked them, they are light, handy and the action is so smooth . Salt Flat