My latest Krag

[gunsaholic]

My latest Krag just arrived. It is a US model 1899 carbine. The rifle has the correct barrel length and the sights appear correct. No swivels and I found the remnants of a cartouche within a circle behind the trigger guard. The serial number is within proper production years. Best of all this thing has a very nice bore and of course a buttery smooth action as well.

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[browningautorifle]

Like I said, very nice catch. I looked at it too but already have one. You can find my pics here and for the money you did well. Nice barrel inside too...nice, nice...

[butlersrangers]

That's a nice Model 1899 Krag carbine. Mine is about 5,000 after yours. I restored it over time with original parts.

[browningautorifle]

You have the seldom seen sight cover, we don't get those much up here. Here's mine. I still need a replacement handguard and front sight.

[gunsaholic]

Nice rifles guys. Nice to see these preserved or brought back to life.
Now I have to keep my eyes peeled for a rifle model.

[browningautorifle]

Good luck on that around the Canadian shows. I saw an NRA model in great shape without papers a couple years ago but didn't buy it. It went for $450 CDN which would be about right...too bad though.

[gunsaholic]

Yeah, I'm not holding my breath but sometimes things pop up when you least expect them.

[RudyN]

You did very well on getting the carbine. I have a rifle, but have not been able to find a correct carbine, just modified rifles.

[gunsaholic]

Yes, apparently one has to be very careful when looking for a carbine in regards to making sure it is correct.

[browningautorifle]

You got that right...