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by Wesley
Thu Oct 23, 2014 8:37 pm
Forum: Older threads
Topic: inspectors mark
Replies: 5
Views: 3249

Re: inspectors mark

<r>Sorry I did not get back sooner. The date on this rifle is 1896. I removed the stock and found these markings where you said they would be.<IMG src="https://kragcollectorsassociation.org/kca/phpBB3/images/yabbfiles/Attachments/MVC-021S_001.JPG"><s>[img]</s><URL url="https://kragcollectorsassociat...
by Wesley
Wed Oct 15, 2014 3:04 am
Forum: Older threads
Topic: inspectors mark
Replies: 5
Views: 3249

Re: inspectors mark

I have not removed the wood but there are no other odd stamps on the receiver that I can see. Thanks
by Wesley
Wed Oct 08, 2014 1:18 pm
Forum: Older threads
Topic: Springfield Service Records
Replies: 2
Views: 2328

Re: Springfield Service Records

Wow! I had no idea they were so expensive. They would be great to have but I will pass. Thanks for the info.
by Wesley
Mon Oct 06, 2014 7:34 pm
Forum: Older threads
Topic: Springfield Service Records
Replies: 2
Views: 2328

Springfield Service Records

Are the Springfield Service Records available to buy either in book form or cd? Also what years are covered in these records? I have seen civil war carbines listed on other sites with the same type information.

Thanks!
by Wesley
Mon Oct 06, 2014 7:27 pm
Forum: Older threads
Topic: inspectors mark
Replies: 5
Views: 3249

inspectors mark

<r>There is this mark on my 1896 carbine that I was wondering what it for. I looked at several other Krags at some guns shows and I did not find another with this mark.<IMG src="https://kragcollectorsassociation.org/kca/phpBB3/images/yabbfiles/Attachments/MVC-021S.JPG"><s>[img]</s><URL url="https://...
by Wesley
Tue Sep 23, 2014 1:38 am
Forum: Older threads
Topic: OGCA
Replies: 4
Views: 2655

Re: OGCA

It is a 3 rod set that I bought. Did not know that my carbine came with a 2 piece rod.
by Wesley
Mon Sep 22, 2014 3:04 pm
Forum: Older threads
Topic: OGCA
Replies: 4
Views: 2655

OGCA

I attended the Ohio Gun Collectors show Saturday and Sunday. I bought a cleaning rod for my carbine. I saw a repo for $60, and another guy had an original for $75. Ended up finding a dealer that had 4 originals priced at $40 each and he took $35. He also had 2 oilers priced at $20 each. There were q...
by Wesley
Fri Sep 05, 2014 12:04 pm
Forum: Older threads
Topic: Serial number hit or miss?
Replies: 3
Views: 2674

Re: Serial number hit or miss?

I live in Tecumseh
by Wesley
Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:34 pm
Forum: Older threads
Topic: Serial number hit or miss?
Replies: 3
Views: 2674

Serial number hit or miss?

I checked the serial number of my Father in laws "sporter" Krag that he has hunted with for years. The number is 212,304 model 1898. Is this one a hit? Thanks, Wes
by Wesley
Thu Sep 04, 2014 2:20 am
Forum: Older threads
Topic: Michigan Antique Arms Collectors Show
Replies: 14
Views: 7503

Re: Michigan Antique Arms Collectors Show

I will have a table at the show Friday and Sat. I will bring my Carbine along. There are a couple markings that I would like to identify. I tried to post photos but they were too large. I hope you can help me. Wes