gas hole on 1896 carbine

[a64hoo]

Does anyone know when the gas hole location was changed on the carbine bolts ? my bolt has the gas port farther away from the face of the bolt.The SN on my 1896 indicates it was made in August of 1897.

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[butlersrangers]

Frank Mallory in his book, "The Krag Rifle Story", (second edition, page 210), reported - "Gas escape hole (b) moved 0.25" rearward: late 1895 or early 1896 (36000)"

FWIW - Krag Serial number 36000 should date from around July, 1896.

Your bolt should be 'correct'.