Krag magazine cut off, long and short

[mwrookie]

I am helping a friend try to ID a variety of parts before he sells them. These appear to be Krag magazine cuttoff's. My question is 1) am I correct and 2) why the different lengths?

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[butlersrangers]

They are Krag magazine cut-offs. The long shaft one is for a U.S. model 1896 Krag. The short shaft cut-off is for a U.S. model 1898 Krag.

[mwrookie]

Thank you for your help.

[butlersrangers]

P.S. - The short shaft cut-off also is for the model 1899 carbine, which is identical to the 1898 rifle action.

[mwrookie]

Thank you for the help! I have learned a lot going over my friends items, cant wait to post more. Do you know if there is a market for the Cut Offs?

[butlersrangers]

Krag cut-off is a pretty common part. Extras were likely made too update earlier Krags that had cut-off that functioned in reverse of late model 1896 cut-off and 1898/1899 cut-off.

Your friend's 1896 cut-off is the late type. 1898 cut-off can work on 1892 and 1896 Krags.

Cut-offs sell for $15 to $20, routinely. Some collectors need one for missing part.

[mwrookie]

Thank you for the extra info & letting me know a price range