Krag Collectors Association Forum

Springrield research service shows several KRAG RIFLES in your serial no grouping. That would indicate to me that you have a cut down rifle not a carbine, but I am not an expert. Does the weapon have a spring clip holding the barrel band on, is the front sight braised to the barrel or does it have a...

Hi Art the springfield research center at {armscollectors.com/srs.htm} has no records of your rifle but there are several very close. Take alook at the above sight it may give a little insight where it MAY have been, but as we all know close is not exact but it is interesting. Sorry I can not help a...

It is very hard to help you if not given important info like serial nos [complete] There are very informed people here that can help a lot !! have faith and trust them . Does the front sight goes around the entire barrel or is it braised on top only,carbines will be braised. as in the picture sectio...

Thank you Richard for the web addresses, and information.

Well beeker77 When I first got my carbine I could not figure out how to remove it ! You are doing fairly well!If you are trying to turn the bolt with it installed as far in as your picture shows that is your problem.You dont have your bolt in the firing position turn the knob on the bolt 1/4 turn cl...

I need Help are there any web sites other than this great site that can help me with researching my krag. I know the soldier that brought it home but not more than his name,is it possible that it could have been used in the spanish american war returned and reissued for the Phillipines,is there any ...

By the way, it does not have a (M) stammped on the receiver it says:
U.S.
1895 Springfield Armory. 29912

These are the only markings on the receiver that I am aware of. Thank you again for your help.

Thank you for the information. I will try to send a picture of the gun it does have a 22 inch barrel, a spring clip to hold the barrel ring on. I bought it from the original owener's sister in-law. She has had it for ruffly 50 years in her house. Thanks again any more information you can share would...

I am new to Krags and I am trying to find out what ever information I can about mine, from the pics on this site it looks to be a true carbine. I have been told it is in a 95 condition. It has a saddle ring it has the correct sights. It does have honest wear, looks as if it has seen combat dings and...