Krag Collectors Association Forum

I should have done more research before buying this gun. But it was the first affordable Krag I've seen and I've wanted one for awhile. Here is a pic of the front sight.

From what I can tell it started life as a rifle. I found no "C" on the rear sight and the front sight isn't factory. There are no stampings remaining on the stock, it was slimmed down some. The magazine cut off lever was removed and the gun was blued. The rifling seems good.

Very excited to show off my 1898 Carbine that I just picked up. The serial number is 461288, which I think puts it around 1904. I know nothing about these guns, if you can recommend a good book, I'd appreciate it. In the meantime, can someone tell me about the none typical stock? Is it someone's hom...