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gas hole on 1896 carbine
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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06-25-2021 11:49 AM
# ADS
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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'.
Last edited by butlersrangers; 06-25-2021 at 03:06 PM.
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