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<r>Just read this thread, I just happen to have a bolt with a visible crack. A gunsmith friend gave me a cut down rifle. Upon inspection of the bolt this is what I found. You can not really feel the crack but it is obvious the bolt is cracked under visual inspection.<IMG src="https://kragcollectorsa...

BR,

What context was the word "humped" used? In other forums, humped is a term for a part that is faked by an unscrupulous individual.

Zg

Ha Ha Ha BR, that is good advice too. Love the pic. ;D

Zg

LOL Dick, I do believe that is good sage advice.

Thanks,

Zg

98src, exactly my thinking if I can get the price down on the second one.

Zg

Thanks Butlersrangers for the confirmation on both being in a known carbine block of serial numbers. I knew about the rear sight being worth 400 or more from your postings here. When I realized the rear sight was an original carbine sight it was a no brainer to purchase this one.

Zg

<r>Some Pics. Will get better ones later.<IMG src="https://kragcollectorsassociation.org/kca/phpBB3/images/yabbfiles/Attachments/Left_side__Small_.jpg"><s>[img]</s><URL url="https://kragcollectorsassociation.org/kca/phpBB3/images/yabbfiles/Attachments/Left_side__Small_.jpg"><LINK_TEXT text="https://...

Went to a LGS today not looking to buy any rifles, just looking for deals on parts and misc stuff. I found 2 1896 Krag Carbines on consignment for sale. Can someone validate if the following serial numbers fall into a known carbine block please? (74142 and 74396).<br /><br />Both appear to have corr...

+1, awesome Norwegian collection. I have never seen one in person at my local gun shops or gun shows.

Thanks for sharing