Krag Collectors Association Forum

Hello,
I have a Danish Krag that was missing follower assembly that I purchased from Numrich. Cannot seem to assemble properly. Does anyone have or know where to look for a decent schematic/diagram? The only one I found was a hand drawn via google search. Thank you, Mike.

Is the sight missing the adjustable elevation component?

missed the added posts and great info about the person using rifle. gray piece of historical information.

Thanks, glad to hear the serial # confirmed for a carbine.

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I went back to check again and it is in fact an 1899 with a 322xxx serial The shop owner contacted some "auction house" about authentication and supposedly threaded barrels were added for some purpose (suppressors???). Seems like a stretch , so I am passing as the owner will be looking for...

Thanks for the replies, very helpful. I am having trouble adding photos, will keep trying. Per shop owner the rifle was made in 1902. The barrel length, front sight and rear sight description match. The serial # seems high. I am leaning towards passing anyway, but these sorts of discussion make for ...

Looking at a 1896 Krag Carbine at a local shop that looks to be in great shape but I am suspicious. THe main issue is a threaded barrel from end to front sight (about 3/4 inch). Shop owner insist such a mod was done at arsenal or early on in its life. In other words he refuses to acknowledge that a ...